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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,121.65, 857,142.71 and 349,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,121.65, 857,142.71 and 349,190.75 is: 481,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,121.65 : 857,142.71 = 349,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,121.65/857,142.71 = 349,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,121.65x = 857,142.71 × 349,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,121.65x = 299,306,305,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,306,305,761.93/621,121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,880.33

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