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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,368.51, 871,231.39 and 355,771.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,368.51, 871,231.39 and 355,771.23 is: 490,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,368.51 : 871,231.39 = 355,771.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,368.51/871,231.39 = 355,771.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,368.51x = 871,231.39 × 355,771.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,368.51x = 309,959,063,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,959,063,234.91/631,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,932.09

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