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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,263.24, 871,147.89 and 344,783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,263.24, 871,147.89 and 344,783.33 is: 475,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,263.24 : 871,147.89 = 344,783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,263.24/871,147.89 = 344,783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,263.24x = 871,147.89 × 344,783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,263.24x = 300,357,268,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,357,268,712.76/631,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,803.52

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