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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,973.85, 848,665.27 and 343,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,973.85, 848,665.27 and 343,059.35 is: 473,422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,973.85 : 848,665.27 = 343,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,973.85/848,665.27 = 343,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,973.85x = 848,665.27 × 343,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,973.85x = 291,142,555,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,142,555,893.78/614,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,422.66

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