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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,175.46, 927,529.89 and 333,809.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,175.46, 927,529.89 and 333,809.37 is: 500,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,175.46 : 927,529.89 = 333,809.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,175.46/927,529.89 = 333,809.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,175.46x = 927,529.89 × 333,809.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,175.46x = 309,618,166,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,618,166,985.28/618,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,858.07

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