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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,594.88, 848,196.63 and 372,938.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,594.88, 848,196.63 and 372,938.67 is: 514,689.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,594.88 : 848,196.63 = 372,938.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,594.88/848,196.63 = 372,938.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,594.88x = 848,196.63 × 372,938.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,594.88x = 316,325,323,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,325,323,090.68/614,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,689.16

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