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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,586.07, 848,184.47 and 372,929.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,586.07, 848,184.47 and 372,929.86 is: 514,677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,586.07 : 848,184.47 = 372,929.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,586.07/848,184.47 = 372,929.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,586.07x = 848,184.47 × 372,929.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,586.07x = 316,313,313,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,313,313,064.65/614,586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,677.00

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