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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,998.97, 858,441.05 and 350,119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,998.97, 858,441.05 and 350,119.63 is: 483,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,998.97 : 858,441.05 = 350,119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,998.97/858,441.05 = 350,119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,998.97x = 858,441.05 × 350,119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,998.97x = 300,557,062,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,557,062,802.81/621,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,211.51

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