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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,015.65, 927,367.92 and 333,700.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,015.65, 927,367.92 and 333,700.18 is: 500,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,015.65 : 927,367.92 = 333,700.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,015.65/927,367.92 = 333,700.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,015.65x = 927,367.92 × 333,700.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,015.65x = 309,462,839,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,462,839,511.81/618,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,736.25

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