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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,018, 851,449.32 and 341,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,018, 851,449.32 and 341,359.28 is: 471,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,018 : 851,449.32 = 341,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,018/851,449.32 = 341,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,018x = 851,449.32 × 341,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,018x = 290,650,126,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,650,126,831.69/617,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,056.16

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