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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,921.39, 848,554.98 and 356,778.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,921.39, 848,554.98 and 356,778.34 is: 492,332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,921.39 : 848,554.98 = 356,778.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,921.39/848,554.98 = 356,778.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,921.39x = 848,554.98 × 356,778.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,921.39x = 302,746,037,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,746,037,163.13/614,921.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,332.91

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