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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,848.90, 848,347 and 373,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,848.90, 848,347 and 373,126 is: 514,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,848.90 : 848,347 = 373,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,848.90/848,347 = 373,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,848.90x = 848,347 × 373,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,848.90x = 316,540,322,722
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,540,322,722/614,848.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,826.20

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