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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,272.78, 858,726.63 and 350,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,272.78, 858,726.63 and 350,340.06 is: 483,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,272.78 : 858,726.63 = 350,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,272.78/858,726.63 = 350,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,272.78x = 858,726.63 × 350,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,272.78x = 300,846,339,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,846,339,077.80/622,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,463.76

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