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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,247.80, 847,664.81 and 356,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,247.80, 847,664.81 and 356,277.48 is: 491,664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,247.80 : 847,664.81 = 356,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,247.80/847,664.81 = 356,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,247.80x = 847,664.81 × 356,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,247.80x = 302,003,885,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,003,885,124.88/614,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,664.58

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