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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,634, 848,194.92 and 332,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,634, 848,194.92 and 332,010 is: 458,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,634 : 848,194.92 = 332,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,634/848,194.92 = 332,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,634x = 848,194.92 × 332,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,634x = 281,609,195,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,609,195,389.20/614,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,173.80

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