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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,385.76, 840,939 and 354,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,385.76, 840,939 and 354,731.60 is: 489,521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,385.76 : 840,939 = 354,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,385.76/840,939 = 354,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,385.76x = 840,939 × 354,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,385.76x = 298,307,636,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,307,636,972.40/609,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,521.84

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