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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,624, 870,279.48 and 344,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,624, 870,279.48 and 344,162.40 is: 474,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,624 : 870,279.48 = 344,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,624/870,279.48 = 344,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,624x = 870,279.48 × 344,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,624x = 299,517,474,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,517,474,507.55/630,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,954.13

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