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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,592.96, 845,254.40 and 357,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,592.96, 845,254.40 and 357,894.94 is: 493,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,592.96 : 845,254.40 = 357,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,592.96/845,254.40 = 357,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,592.96x = 845,254.40 × 357,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,592.96x = 302,512,272,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,512,272,772.74/612,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,822.64

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