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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,778.49, 844,253.87 and 339,871.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,778.49, 844,253.87 and 339,871.82 is: 469,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,778.49 : 844,253.87 = 339,871.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,778.49/844,253.87 = 339,871.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,778.49x = 844,253.87 × 339,871.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,778.49x = 286,938,096,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,938,096,913.07/611,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,022.86

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