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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613,525.76, 846,535.40 and 387,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613,525.76, 846,535.40 and 387,040 is: 534,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613,525.76 : 846,535.40 = 387,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613,525.76/846,535.40 = 387,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613,525.76x = 846,535.40 × 387,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613,525.76x = 327,643,061,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,643,061,216/613,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,033.10

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