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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,696.99, 1,427,635.83 and 344,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,696.99, 1,427,635.83 and 344,638.64 is: 516,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,696.99 : 1,427,635.83 = 344,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,696.99/1,427,635.83 = 344,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,696.99x = 1,427,635.83 × 344,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,696.99x = 492,018,475,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,018,475,727.96/951,696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,990.68

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