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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,786.40, 844,241.78 and 339,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,786.40, 844,241.78 and 339,871.40 is: 469,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,786.40 : 844,241.78 = 339,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,786.40/844,241.78 = 339,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,786.40x = 844,241.78 × 339,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,786.40x = 286,933,635,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,933,635,707.09/611,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,009.50

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