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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,721.80, 923,582.70 and 363,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,721.80, 923,582.70 and 363,779.40 is: 545,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,721.80 : 923,582.70 = 363,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,721.80/923,582.70 = 363,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,721.80x = 923,582.70 × 363,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,721.80x = 335,980,360,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,980,360,456.38/615,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,669.10

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