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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,588.76, 848,188.18 and 372,932.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,588.76, 848,188.18 and 372,932.55 is: 514,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,588.76 : 848,188.18 = 372,932.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,588.76/848,188.18 = 372,932.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,588.76x = 848,188.18 × 372,932.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,588.76x = 316,316,980,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,316,980,847.26/614,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,680.71

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