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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,343.78, 847,759.05 and 342,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,343.78, 847,759.05 and 342,402.66 is: 472,495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,343.78 : 847,759.05 = 342,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,343.78/847,759.05 = 342,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,343.78x = 847,759.05 × 342,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,343.78x = 290,274,953,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,274,953,759.07/614,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,495.96

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