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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,015.80, 920,159.70 and 487,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,015.80, 920,159.70 and 487,871.80 is: 731,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,015.80 : 920,159.70 = 487,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,015.80/920,159.70 = 487,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,015.80x = 920,159.70 × 487,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,015.80x = 448,919,969,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,919,969,126.46/614,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,121.20

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