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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,782.40, 844,236.26 and 339,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,782.40, 844,236.26 and 339,867.40 is: 469,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,782.40 : 844,236.26 = 339,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,782.40/844,236.26 = 339,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,782.40x = 844,236.26 × 339,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,782.40x = 286,928,382,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,928,382,671.92/611,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,003.98

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