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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,222.40, 847,627.73 and 342,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,222.40, 847,627.73 and 342,284.33 is: 472,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,222.40 : 847,627.73 = 342,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,222.40/847,627.73 = 342,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,222.40x = 847,627.73 × 342,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,222.40x = 290,129,686,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,129,686,881.52/614,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,352.83

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