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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,858.87, 855,339.51 and 347,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,858.87, 855,339.51 and 347,956.72 is: 480,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,858.87 : 855,339.51 = 347,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,858.87/855,339.51 = 347,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,858.87x = 855,339.51 × 347,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,858.87x = 297,621,130,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,621,130,386.01/619,858.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,143.38

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