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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,950.78, 838,972.89 and 349,822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,950.78, 838,972.89 and 349,822.59 is: 482,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,950.78 : 838,972.89 = 349,822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,950.78/838,972.89 = 349,822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,950.78x = 838,972.89 × 349,822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,950.78x = 293,491,669,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,491,669,319.59/607,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,755.64

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