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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,552.52, 848,269.92 and 356,494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,552.52, 848,269.92 and 356,494.68 is: 492,071.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,552.52 : 848,269.92 = 356,494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,552.52/848,269.92 = 356,494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,552.52x = 848,269.92 × 356,494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,552.52x = 302,403,713,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,403,713,684.03/614,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,071.39

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