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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,904.23, 858,271.41 and 349,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,904.23, 858,271.41 and 349,998.30 is: 483,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,904.23 : 858,271.41 = 349,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,904.23/858,271.41 = 349,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,904.23x = 858,271.41 × 349,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,904.23x = 300,393,534,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,393,534,438.60/621,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,022.18

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