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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,246.12, 858,341.84 and 392,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,246.12, 858,341.84 and 392,721.84 is: 541,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,246.12 : 858,341.84 = 392,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,246.12/858,341.84 = 392,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,246.12x = 858,341.84 × 392,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,246.12x = 337,089,584,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,089,584,790.18/622,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,730.31

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