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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,971.08, 848,623.50 and 356,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,971.08, 848,623.50 and 356,828.04 is: 492,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,971.08 : 848,623.50 = 356,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,971.08/848,623.50 = 356,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,971.08x = 848,623.50 × 356,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,971.08x = 302,812,660,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,812,660,202.94/614,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,401.46

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