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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,174.14, 847,742.79 and 387,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,174.14, 847,742.79 and 387,970.30 is: 535,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,174.14 : 847,742.79 = 387,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,174.14/847,742.79 = 387,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,174.14x = 847,742.79 × 387,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,174.14x = 328,899,024,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,899,024,559.14/614,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,514.28

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