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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,546.96, 853,594.20 and 346,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,546.96, 853,594.20 and 346,617 is: 478,331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,546.96 : 853,594.20 = 346,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,546.96/853,594.20 = 346,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,546.96x = 853,594.20 × 346,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,546.96x = 295,870,260,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,870,260,821.40/618,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,331.12

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