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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,737.63, 844,221.62 and 339,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,737.63, 844,221.62 and 339,826.16 is: 468,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,737.63 : 844,221.62 = 339,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,737.63/844,221.62 = 339,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,737.63x = 844,221.62 × 339,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,737.63x = 286,888,591,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,888,591,313.58/611,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,973.26

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