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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,610.89, 842,608.62 and 338,659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,610.89, 842,608.62 and 338,659.27 is: 467,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,610.89 : 842,608.62 = 338,659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,610.89/842,608.62 = 338,659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,610.89x = 842,608.62 × 338,659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,610.89x = 285,357,220,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,357,220,144.91/610,610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,330.71

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