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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,723.52, 848,378.93 and 372,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,723.52, 848,378.93 and 372,987.12 is: 514,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,723.52 : 848,378.93 = 372,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,723.52/848,378.93 = 372,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,723.52x = 848,378.93 × 372,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,723.52x = 316,434,413,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,434,413,769.38/614,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,758.92

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