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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,261.74, 844,863.20 and 340,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,261.74, 844,863.20 and 340,297.34 is: 469,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,261.74 : 844,863.20 = 340,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,261.74/844,863.20 = 340,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,261.74x = 844,863.20 × 340,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,261.74x = 287,504,699,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,504,699,623.89/612,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,578.09

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