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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,729.99, 855,244.35 and 347,814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,729.99, 855,244.35 and 347,814.74 is: 479,993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,729.99 : 855,244.35 = 347,814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,729.99/855,244.35 = 347,814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,729.99x = 855,244.35 × 347,814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,729.99x = 297,466,591,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,466,591,231.72/619,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,993.86

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