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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,770.62, 848,518.83 and 399,536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,770.62, 848,518.83 and 399,536.70 is: 551,448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,770.62 : 848,518.83 = 399,536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,770.62/848,518.83 = 399,536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,770.62x = 848,518.83 × 399,536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,770.62x = 339,014,413,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,014,413,226.06/614,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,448.63

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