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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,993.91, 852,761.12 and 346,023.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,993.91, 852,761.12 and 346,023.99 is: 477,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,993.91 : 852,761.12 = 346,023.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,993.91/852,761.12 = 346,023.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,993.91x = 852,761.12 × 346,023.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,993.91x = 295,075,803,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,075,803,529.15/617,993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,473.64

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