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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,179.08, 927,268.62 and 337,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,179.08, 927,268.62 and 337,543.24 is: 506,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,179.08 : 927,268.62 = 337,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,179.08/927,268.62 = 337,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,179.08x = 927,268.62 × 337,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,179.08x = 312,993,254,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,993,254,345.13/618,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,314.86

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