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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,100.67, 852,881.50 and 360,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,100.67, 852,881.50 and 360,020.09 is: 496,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,100.67 : 852,881.50 = 360,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,100.67/852,881.50 = 360,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,100.67x = 852,881.50 × 360,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,100.67x = 307,054,472,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,054,472,589.24/618,100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,770.98

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