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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,787, 848,412.54 and 346,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,787, 848,412.54 and 346,515 is: 478,194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,787 : 848,412.54 = 346,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,787/848,412.54 = 346,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,787x = 848,412.54 × 346,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,787x = 293,987,671,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,987,671,298.10/614,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,194.35

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