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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,823.41, 853,960.89 and 343,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,823.41, 853,960.89 and 343,179.66 is: 473,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,823.41 : 853,960.89 = 343,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,823.41/853,960.89 = 343,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,823.41x = 853,960.89 × 343,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,823.41x = 293,062,007,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,062,007,883.50/618,823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,579.38

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