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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,097.78, 857,116.35 and 349,167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,097.78, 857,116.35 and 349,167.91 is: 481,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,097.78 : 857,116.35 = 349,167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,097.78/857,116.35 = 349,167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,097.78x = 857,116.35 × 349,167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,097.78x = 299,277,522,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,277,522,413.54/621,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,852.51

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