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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,857.87, 855,338.13 and 347,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,857.87, 855,338.13 and 347,955.72 is: 480,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,857.87 : 855,338.13 = 347,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,857.87/855,338.13 = 347,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,857.87x = 855,338.13 × 347,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,857.87x = 297,619,794,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,619,794,867.60/619,857.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,142.00

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