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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,528.84, 848,053.32 and 342,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,528.84, 848,053.32 and 342,614 is: 472,809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,528.84 : 848,053.32 = 342,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,528.84/848,053.32 = 342,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,528.84x = 848,053.32 × 342,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,528.84x = 290,554,940,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,554,940,178.48/614,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,809.28

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