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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,038.63, 927,324.35 and 333,672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,038.63, 927,324.35 and 333,672.71 is: 500,652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,038.63 : 927,324.35 = 333,672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,038.63/927,324.35 = 333,672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,038.63x = 927,324.35 × 333,672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,038.63x = 309,422,828,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,422,828,913.49/618,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,652.90

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