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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,509.26, 847,542.04 and 399,717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,509.26, 847,542.04 and 399,717.91 is: 551,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,509.26 : 847,542.04 = 399,717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,509.26/847,542.04 = 399,717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,509.26x = 847,542.04 × 399,717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,509.26x = 338,777,732,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,777,732,865.94/614,509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,298.01

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