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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,882, 848,537.16 and 346,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,882, 848,537.16 and 346,610 is: 478,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,882 : 848,537.16 = 346,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,882/848,537.16 = 346,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,882x = 848,537.16 × 346,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,882x = 294,111,465,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,111,465,027.60/614,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,321.80

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