Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,812.88, 870,534 and 344,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630,812.88, 870,534 and 344,358 is: 475,220.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,812.88 : 870,534 = 344,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,812.88/870,534 = 344,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,812.88x = 870,534 × 344,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,812.88x = 299,775,347,172 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,775,347,172/630,812.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,220.71
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