Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,764.48, 848,379.84 and 342,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,764.48, 848,379.84 and 342,850 is: 473,135.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,764.48 : 848,379.84 = 342,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,764.48/848,379.84 = 342,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,764.48x = 848,379.84 × 342,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,764.48x = 290,867,028,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,867,028,144/614,764.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,135.71
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