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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,747, 840,073.74 and 340,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,747, 840,073.74 and 340,475 is: 469,857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,747 : 840,073.74 = 340,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,747/840,073.74 = 340,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,747x = 840,073.74 × 340,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,747x = 286,024,106,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,024,106,626.50/608,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,857.11

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