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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,265.27, 871,146.09 and 344,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,265.27, 871,146.09 and 344,786.04 is: 475,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,265.27 : 871,146.09 = 344,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,265.27/871,146.09 = 344,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,265.27x = 871,146.09 × 344,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,265.27x = 300,359,013,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,359,013,082.68/631,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,804.75

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