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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,760, 852,503.04 and 349,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,760, 852,503.04 and 349,488 is: 482,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,760 : 852,503.04 = 349,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,760/852,503.04 = 349,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,760x = 852,503.04 × 349,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,760x = 297,939,582,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,939,582,443.52/617,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,290.18

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