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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,640.73, 846,274.05 and 522,578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,640.73, 846,274.05 and 522,578.97 is: 719,517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,640.73 : 846,274.05 = 522,578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,640.73/846,274.05 = 522,578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,640.73x = 846,274.05 × 522,578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,640.73x = 442,245,021,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,245,021,386.73/614,640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,517.92

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