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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,706.79, 844,144.09 and 339,763.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,706.79, 844,144.09 and 339,763.87 is: 468,867.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,706.79 : 844,144.09 = 339,763.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,706.79/844,144.09 = 339,763.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,706.79x = 844,144.09 × 339,763.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,706.79x = 286,809,662,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,809,662,856.03/611,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,867.88

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