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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,346.55, 847,802.18 and 342,431.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,346.55, 847,802.18 and 342,431.69 is: 472,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,346.55 : 847,802.18 = 342,431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,346.55/847,802.18 = 342,431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,346.55x = 847,802.18 × 342,431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,346.55x = 290,314,327,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,314,327,331.92/614,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,557.92

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