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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,639.23, 846,271.98 and 522,577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,639.23, 846,271.98 and 522,577.47 is: 719,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,639.23 : 846,271.98 = 522,577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,639.23/846,271.98 = 522,577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,639.23x = 846,271.98 × 522,577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,639.23x = 442,242,670,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,242,670,240.29/614,639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,515.85

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