Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,900, 848,562 and 346,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,900, 848,562 and 346,628 is: 478,346.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,900 : 848,562 = 346,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,900/848,562 = 346,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,900x = 848,562 × 346,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,900x = 294,135,348,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,135,348,936/614,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,346.64
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