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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,499.47, 843,875.16 and 356,801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,499.47, 843,875.16 and 356,801.45 is: 492,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,499.47 : 843,875.16 = 356,801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,499.47/843,875.16 = 356,801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,499.47x = 843,875.16 × 356,801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,499.47x = 301,095,876,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,095,876,487.61/611,499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,389.44

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