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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,014.08, 847,368.72 and 342,100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,014.08, 847,368.72 and 342,100.32 is: 472,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,014.08 : 847,368.72 = 342,100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,014.08/847,368.72 = 342,100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,014.08x = 847,368.72 × 342,100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,014.08x = 289,885,110,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,885,110,269.99/614,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,114.76

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