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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,302.46, 871,191.62 and 344,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,302.46, 871,191.62 and 344,822.46 is: 475,851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,302.46 : 871,191.62 = 344,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,302.46/871,191.62 = 344,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,302.46x = 871,191.62 × 344,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,302.46x = 300,406,437,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,406,437,539.79/631,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,851.84

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