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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,569, 848,108.88 and 342,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,569, 848,108.88 and 342,654.04 is: 472,864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,569 : 848,108.88 = 342,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,569/848,108.88 = 342,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,569x = 848,108.88 × 342,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,569x = 290,607,934,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,607,934,091.88/614,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,864.62

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