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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,471.80, 923,090.10 and 427,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,471.80, 923,090.10 and 427,847.80 is: 642,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,471.80 : 923,090.10 = 427,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,471.80/923,090.10 = 427,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,471.80x = 923,090.10 × 427,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,471.80x = 394,942,068,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,942,068,486.78/614,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,734.25

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