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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,069.46, 844,660.52 and 340,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,069.46, 844,660.52 and 340,162.86 is: 469,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,069.46 : 844,660.52 = 340,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,069.46/844,660.52 = 340,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,069.46x = 844,660.52 × 340,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,069.46x = 287,322,138,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,322,138,212.29/612,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,427.34

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