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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,929.97, 844,444.31 and 336,287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,929.97, 844,444.31 and 336,287.17 is: 464,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,929.97 : 844,444.31 = 336,287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,929.97/844,444.31 = 336,287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,929.97x = 844,444.31 × 336,287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,929.97x = 283,975,787,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,975,787,232.50/611,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,065.83

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