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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,163.20, 926,726.40 and 322,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,163.20, 926,726.40 and 322,675.20 is: 483,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,163.20 : 926,726.40 = 322,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,163.20/926,726.40 = 322,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,163.20x = 926,726.40 × 322,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,163.20x = 299,031,626,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,031,626,465.28/618,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,742.20

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