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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,176.58, 927,264.87 and 337,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,176.58, 927,264.87 and 337,540.74 is: 506,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,176.58 : 927,264.87 = 337,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,176.58/927,264.87 = 337,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,176.58x = 927,264.87 × 337,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,176.58x = 312,989,670,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,989,670,395.80/618,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,311.11

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