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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,118.18, 925,974.41 and 455,716.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,118.18, 925,974.41 and 455,716.42 is: 682,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,118.18 : 925,974.41 = 455,716.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,118.18/925,974.41 = 455,716.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,118.18x = 925,974.41 × 455,716.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,118.18x = 421,981,743,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,981,743,136.81/618,118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,687.80

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