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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,366.06, 853,369.66 and 346,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,366.06, 853,369.66 and 346,436.20 is: 478,095.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,366.06 : 853,369.66 = 346,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,366.06/853,369.66 = 346,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,366.06x = 853,369.66 × 346,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,366.06x = 295,638,142,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,638,142,205.69/618,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,095.68

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