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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,855.97, 848,575.26 and 360,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,855.97, 848,575.26 and 360,207.14 is: 497,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,855.97 : 848,575.26 = 360,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,855.97/848,575.26 = 360,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,855.97x = 848,575.26 × 360,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,855.97x = 305,662,863,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,662,863,236.48/614,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,129.21

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