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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,257.84, 847,287.84 and 422,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,257.84, 847,287.84 and 422,938.96 is: 583,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,257.84 : 847,287.84 = 422,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,257.84/847,287.84 = 422,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,257.84x = 847,287.84 × 422,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,257.84x = 358,351,037,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,351,037,870.25/614,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,388.63

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