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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,228.54, 847,623.87 and 342,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,228.54, 847,623.87 and 342,290.45 is: 472,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,228.54 : 847,623.87 = 342,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,228.54/847,623.87 = 342,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,228.54x = 847,623.87 × 342,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,228.54x = 290,133,551,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,133,551,654.92/614,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,354.40

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