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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,788.72, 855,272.48 and 347,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,788.72, 855,272.48 and 347,831.20 is: 479,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,788.72 : 855,272.48 = 347,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,788.72/855,272.48 = 347,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,788.72x = 855,272.48 × 347,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,788.72x = 297,490,453,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,490,453,045.38/619,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,986.88

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