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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,977.89, 850,066.61 and 340,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,977.89, 850,066.61 and 340,353.50 is: 469,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,977.89 : 850,066.61 = 340,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,977.89/850,066.61 = 340,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,977.89x = 850,066.61 × 340,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,977.89x = 289,323,139,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,323,139,994.54/615,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,697.28

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