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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,336.53, 847,714.33 and 356,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,336.53, 847,714.33 and 356,159.63 is: 491,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,336.53 : 847,714.33 = 356,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,336.53/847,714.33 = 356,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,336.53x = 847,714.33 × 356,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,336.53x = 301,921,625,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,921,625,684.68/614,336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,459.67

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