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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,774.16, 844,224.87 and 339,859.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,774.16, 844,224.87 and 339,859.15 is: 468,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,774.16 : 844,224.87 = 339,859.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,774.16/844,224.87 = 339,859.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,774.16x = 844,224.87 × 339,859.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,774.16x = 286,917,544,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,917,544,616.50/611,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,992.58

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