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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,553, 845,323.14 and 344,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,553, 845,323.14 and 344,281 is: 475,107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,553 : 845,323.14 = 344,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,553/845,323.14 = 344,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,553x = 845,323.14 × 344,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,553x = 291,028,695,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,028,695,962.34/612,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,107.78

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