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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,288.57, 848,150.48 and 430,916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,288.57, 848,150.48 and 430,916.99 is: 594,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,288.57 : 848,150.48 = 430,916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,288.57/848,150.48 = 430,916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,288.57x = 848,150.48 × 430,916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,288.57x = 365,482,449,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,482,449,754.07/614,288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,968.66

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