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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,857.34, 928,986.78 and 299,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,857.34, 928,986.78 and 299,934.01 is: 449,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,857.34 : 928,986.78 = 299,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,857.34/928,986.78 = 299,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,857.34x = 928,986.78 × 299,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,857.34x = 278,634,730,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,634,730,162.39/619,857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,514.29

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