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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,814.88, 848,522.28 and 373,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,814.88, 848,522.28 and 373,083.52 is: 514,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,814.88 : 848,522.28 = 373,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,814.88/848,522.28 = 373,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,814.88x = 848,522.28 × 373,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,814.88x = 316,569,679,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,569,679,020.83/614,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,902.44

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