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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,610.62, 851,059.92 and 374,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,610.62, 851,059.92 and 374,842 is: 517,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,610.62 : 851,059.92 = 374,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,610.62/851,059.92 = 374,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,610.62x = 851,059.92 × 374,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,610.62x = 319,013,002,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,013,002,532.64/616,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,365.40

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