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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,782.08, 844,270.08 and 339,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,782.08, 844,270.08 and 339,874.56 is: 469,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,782.08 : 844,270.08 = 339,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,782.08/844,270.08 = 339,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,782.08x = 844,270.08 × 339,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,782.08x = 286,945,921,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,945,921,961.17/611,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,032.90

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