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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,171.15, 871,023.12 and 344,699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,171.15, 871,023.12 and 344,699.67 is: 475,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,171.15 : 871,023.12 = 344,699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,171.15/871,023.12 = 344,699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,171.15x = 871,023.12 × 344,699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,171.15x = 300,241,382,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,241,382,026.37/631,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,689.33

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