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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,178.58, 927,267.87 and 337,542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,178.58, 927,267.87 and 337,542.74 is: 506,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,178.58 : 927,267.87 = 337,542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,178.58/927,267.87 = 337,542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,178.58x = 927,267.87 × 337,542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,178.58x = 312,992,537,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,992,537,553.76/618,178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,314.11

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