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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,997.73, 844,540.09 and 340,058.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,997.73, 844,540.09 and 340,058.65 is: 469,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,997.73 : 844,540.09 = 340,058.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,997.73/844,540.09 = 340,058.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,997.73x = 844,540.09 × 340,058.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,997.73x = 287,193,156,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,193,156,953.29/611,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,271.60

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