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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,321, 871,217.82 and 344,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,321, 871,217.82 and 344,841.16 is: 475,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,321 : 871,217.82 = 344,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,321/871,217.82 = 344,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,321x = 871,217.82 × 344,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,321x = 300,431,763,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,431,763,661.47/631,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,877.98

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