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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,754, 848,386.44 and 346,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,754, 848,386.44 and 346,482 is: 478,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,754 : 848,386.44 = 346,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,754/848,386.44 = 346,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,754x = 848,386.44 × 346,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,754x = 293,950,630,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,950,630,504.08/614,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,159.77

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