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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,268.16, 871,135.98 and 344,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,268.16, 871,135.98 and 344,789.28 is: 475,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,268.16 : 871,135.98 = 344,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,268.16/871,135.98 = 344,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,268.16x = 871,135.98 × 344,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,268.16x = 300,358,347,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,358,347,326.29/631,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,801.52

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