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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,715.53, 848,367.90 and 372,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,715.53, 848,367.90 and 372,979.13 is: 514,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,715.53 : 848,367.90 = 372,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,715.53/848,367.90 = 372,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,715.53x = 848,367.90 × 372,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,715.53x = 316,423,517,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,423,517,020.09/614,715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,747.89

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