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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,643.23, 846,277.50 and 522,581.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,643.23, 846,277.50 and 522,581.47 is: 719,521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,643.23 : 846,277.50 = 522,581.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,643.23/846,277.50 = 522,581.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,643.23x = 846,277.50 × 522,581.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,643.23x = 442,248,939,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,248,939,977.93/614,643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,521.37

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