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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,658.97, 1,324,678.59 and 344,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,658.97, 1,324,678.59 and 344,279.16 is: 516,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,658.97 : 1,324,678.59 = 344,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,658.97/1,324,678.59 = 344,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,658.97x = 1,324,678.59 × 344,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,658.97x = 456,059,232,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,059,232,235.18/883,658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,103.21

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