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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,735.63, 844,218.86 and 339,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,735.63, 844,218.86 and 339,824.16 is: 468,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,735.63 : 844,218.86 = 339,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,735.63/844,218.86 = 339,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,735.63x = 844,218.86 × 339,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,735.63x = 286,885,963,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,885,963,256.54/611,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,970.50

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