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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,717.53, 848,370.66 and 372,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,717.53, 848,370.66 and 372,981.13 is: 514,750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,717.53 : 848,370.66 = 372,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,717.53/848,370.66 = 372,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,717.53x = 848,370.66 × 372,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,717.53x = 316,426,247,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,426,247,425.65/614,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,750.65

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