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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613,719, 846,932.34 and 359,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613,719, 846,932.34 and 359,119.08 is: 495,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613,719 : 846,932.34 = 359,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613,719/846,932.34 = 359,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613,719x = 846,932.34 × 359,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613,719x = 304,149,562,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,149,562,763.05/613,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,584.40

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