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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,827.49, 844,228.37 and 339,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,827.49, 844,228.37 and 339,870.40 is: 468,969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,827.49 : 844,228.37 = 339,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,827.49/844,228.37 = 339,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,827.49x = 844,228.37 × 339,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,827.49x = 286,928,232,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,928,232,542.35/611,827.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,969.17

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