Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,808, 848,448 and 346,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,808, 848,448 and 346,536 is: 478,226.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,808 : 848,448 = 346,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,808/848,448 = 346,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,808x = 848,448 × 346,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,808x = 294,017,776,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,017,776,128/614,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,226.98
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