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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,877.85, 844,341.92 and 353,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,877.85, 844,341.92 and 353,771.35 is: 488,175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,877.85 : 844,341.92 = 353,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,877.85/844,341.92 = 353,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,877.85x = 844,341.92 × 353,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,877.85x = 298,703,980,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,703,980,899.99/611,877.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,175.84

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