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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,338.79, 847,717.45 and 356,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,338.79, 847,717.45 and 356,161.88 is: 491,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,338.79 : 847,717.45 = 356,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,338.79/847,717.45 = 356,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,338.79x = 847,717.45 × 356,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,338.79x = 301,924,641,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,924,641,929.70/614,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,462.77

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