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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,110.62, 847,459.89 and 342,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,110.62, 847,459.89 and 342,177.42 is: 472,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,110.62 : 847,459.89 = 342,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,110.62/847,459.89 = 342,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,110.62x = 847,459.89 × 342,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,110.62x = 289,981,638,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,981,638,713.68/614,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,197.73

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