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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,589.26, 848,188.88 and 372,933.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,589.26, 848,188.88 and 372,933.05 is: 514,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,589.26 : 848,188.88 = 372,933.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,589.26/848,188.88 = 372,933.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,589.26x = 848,188.88 × 372,933.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,589.26x = 316,317,659,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,317,659,888.87/614,589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,681.40

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