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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,557.97, 843,961.26 and 339,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,557.97, 843,961.26 and 339,651.23 is: 468,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,557.97 : 843,961.26 = 339,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,557.97/843,961.26 = 339,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,557.97x = 843,961.26 × 339,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,557.97x = 286,652,474,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,652,474,113.29/611,557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,724.95

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