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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,990.51, 848,321.53 and 478,808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,990.51, 848,321.53 and 478,808.76 is: 660,471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,990.51 : 848,321.53 = 478,808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,990.51/848,321.53 = 478,808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,990.51x = 848,321.53 × 478,808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,990.51x = 406,183,779,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,183,779,860.60/614,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,471.62

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