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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,776.91, 844,228.66 and 339,861.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,776.91, 844,228.66 and 339,861.91 is: 468,996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,776.91 : 844,228.66 = 339,861.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,776.91/844,228.66 = 339,861.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,776.91x = 844,228.66 × 339,861.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,776.91x = 286,921,164,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,921,164,864.34/611,776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,996.39

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