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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,315.24, 848,806.02 and 424,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,315.24, 848,806.02 and 424,423.08 is: 585,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,315.24 : 848,806.02 = 424,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,315.24/848,806.02 = 424,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,315.24x = 848,806.02 × 424,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,315.24x = 360,252,865,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,252,865,330.94/615,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,476.91

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