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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,109.06, 847,473.86 and 356,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,109.06, 847,473.86 and 356,138.96 is: 491,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,109.06 : 847,473.86 = 356,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,109.06/847,473.86 = 356,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,109.06x = 847,473.86 × 356,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,109.06x = 301,818,459,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,818,459,127.59/614,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,473.71

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