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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,205.50, 847,152.42 and 407,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,205.50, 847,152.42 and 407,099.36 is: 561,498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,205.50 : 847,152.42 = 407,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,205.50/847,152.42 = 407,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,205.50x = 847,152.42 × 407,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,205.50x = 344,875,208,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,875,208,004.45/614,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,498.08

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