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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,169.65, 871,021.05 and 344,698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,169.65, 871,021.05 and 344,698.17 is: 475,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,169.65 : 871,021.05 = 344,698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,169.65/871,021.05 = 344,698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,169.65x = 871,021.05 × 344,698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,169.65x = 300,239,361,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,239,361,966.48/631,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,687.26

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