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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,941.37, 848,474.70 and 373,218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,941.37, 848,474.70 and 373,218.33 is: 514,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,941.37 : 848,474.70 = 373,218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,941.37/848,474.70 = 373,218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,941.37x = 848,474.70 × 373,218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,941.37x = 316,666,312,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,666,312,363.46/614,941.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,953.67

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