Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,586.26, 848,184.73 and 372,930.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,586.26, 848,184.73 and 372,930.05 is: 514,677.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,586.26 : 848,184.73 = 372,930.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,586.26/848,184.73 = 372,930.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,586.26x = 848,184.73 × 372,930.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,586.26x = 316,313,568,594.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,313,568,594.89/614,586.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,677.26
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