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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,621.64, 845,293.98 and 357,923.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,621.64, 845,293.98 and 357,923.62 is: 493,862.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,621.64 : 845,293.98 = 357,923.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,621.64/845,293.98 = 357,923.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,621.64x = 845,293.98 × 357,923.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,621.64x = 302,550,681,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,550,681,285.81/612,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,862.22

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