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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,508.88, 847,541.52 and 399,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,508.88, 847,541.52 and 399,717.55 is: 551,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,508.88 : 847,541.52 = 399,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,508.88/847,541.52 = 399,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,508.88x = 847,541.52 × 399,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,508.88x = 338,777,219,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,777,219,897.68/614,508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,297.52

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