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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,335, 871,237.08 and 344,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,335, 871,237.08 and 344,855.16 is: 475,897.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,335 : 871,237.08 = 344,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,335/871,237.08 = 344,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,335x = 871,237.08 × 344,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,335x = 300,450,602,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,450,602,621.33/631,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,897.27

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