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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,175.08, 927,262.62 and 337,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,175.08, 927,262.62 and 337,539.24 is: 506,308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,175.08 : 927,262.62 = 337,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,175.08/927,262.62 = 337,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,175.08x = 927,262.62 × 337,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,175.08x = 312,987,520,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,987,520,035.21/618,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,308.86

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