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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,161.78, 871,010.18 and 344,690.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,161.78, 871,010.18 and 344,690.29 is: 475,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,161.78 : 871,010.18 = 344,690.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,161.78/871,010.18 = 344,690.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,161.78x = 871,010.18 × 344,690.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,161.78x = 300,228,751,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,228,751,537.15/631,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,676.38

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