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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,734.68, 857,993.90 and 353,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,734.68, 857,993.90 and 353,462.68 is: 487,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,734.68 : 857,993.90 = 353,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,734.68/857,993.90 = 353,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,734.68x = 857,993.90 × 353,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,734.68x = 303,268,823,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,268,823,317.65/621,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,778.52

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