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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,031.52, 870,858.78 and 344,578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,031.52, 870,858.78 and 344,578.20 is: 475,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,031.52 : 870,858.78 = 344,578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,031.52/870,858.78 = 344,578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,031.52x = 870,858.78 × 344,578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,031.52x = 300,078,950,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,078,950,866.60/631,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,537.18

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