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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,541, 845,306.58 and 344,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,541, 845,306.58 and 344,269 is: 475,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,541 : 845,306.58 = 344,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,541/845,306.58 = 344,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,541x = 845,306.58 × 344,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,541x = 291,012,850,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,012,850,990.02/612,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,091.22

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