Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,885.58, 848,539.26 and 339,235.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,885.58, 848,539.26 and 339,235.93 is: 468,144.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,885.58 : 848,539.26 = 339,235.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,885.58/848,539.26 = 339,235.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,885.58x = 848,539.26 × 339,235.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,885.58x = 287,855,006,068.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,855,006,068.29/614,885.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,144.02
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