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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,972.08, 848,624.88 and 356,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,972.08, 848,624.88 and 356,829.04 is: 492,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,972.08 : 848,624.88 = 356,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,972.08/848,624.88 = 356,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,972.08x = 848,624.88 × 356,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,972.08x = 302,814,001,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,814,001,250.52/614,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,402.84

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