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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,279.12, 840,805.08 and 341,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,279.12, 840,805.08 and 341,007.12 is: 470,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,279.12 : 840,805.08 = 341,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,279.12/840,805.08 = 341,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,279.12x = 840,805.08 × 341,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,279.12x = 286,720,518,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,720,518,812.17/609,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,589.77

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