Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,445.28, 847,902 and 346,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,445.28, 847,902 and 346,156 is: 477,676.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,445.28 : 847,902 = 346,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,445.28/847,902 = 346,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,445.28x = 847,902 × 346,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,445.28x = 293,506,364,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,506,364,712/614,445.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,676.98
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