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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,624, 848,181.12 and 332,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,624, 848,181.12 and 332,000 is: 458,160

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,624 : 848,181.12 = 332,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,624/848,181.12 = 332,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,624x = 848,181.12 × 332,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,624x = 281,596,131,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,596,131,840/614,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,160

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