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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,698.19, 1,427,637.62 and 344,639.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,698.19, 1,427,637.62 and 344,639.83 is: 516,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,698.19 : 1,427,637.62 = 344,639.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,698.19/1,427,637.62 = 344,639.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,698.19x = 1,427,637.62 × 344,639.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,698.19x = 492,020,786,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,020,786,658.41/951,698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,992.46

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