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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,109.14, 857,161.02 and 349,262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,109.14, 857,161.02 and 349,262.61 is: 481,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,109.14 : 857,161.02 = 349,262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,109.14/857,161.02 = 349,262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,109.14x = 857,161.02 × 349,262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,109.14x = 299,374,295,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,374,295,035.46/621,109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,999.50

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