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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,579.54, 843,991.08 and 339,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,579.54, 843,991.08 and 339,672.62 is: 468,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,579.54 : 843,991.08 = 339,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,579.54/843,991.08 = 339,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,579.54x = 843,991.08 × 339,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,579.54x = 286,680,661,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,680,661,400.23/611,579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,754.50

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