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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,674.78, 848,786.52 and 385,625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,674.78, 848,786.52 and 385,625.81 is: 532,499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,674.78 : 848,786.52 = 385,625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,674.78/848,786.52 = 385,625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,674.78x = 848,786.52 × 385,625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,674.78x = 327,313,991,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,313,991,775.57/614,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,499.47

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