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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,304.28, 847,808.76 and 342,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,304.28, 847,808.76 and 342,397 is: 472,546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,304.28 : 847,808.76 = 342,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,304.28/847,808.76 = 342,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,304.28x = 847,808.76 × 342,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,304.28x = 290,287,175,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,287,175,997.72/614,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,546.24

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