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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,886.80, 971,392.80 and 344,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,886.80, 971,392.80 and 344,331.20 is: 516,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,886.80 : 971,392.80 = 344,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,886.80/971,392.80 = 344,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,886.80x = 971,392.80 × 344,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,886.80x = 334,480,848,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,480,848,495.36/647,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,264.34

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