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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,179.58, 927,269.37 and 337,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,179.58, 927,269.37 and 337,543.74 is: 506,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,179.58 : 927,269.37 = 337,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,179.58/927,269.37 = 337,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,179.58x = 927,269.37 × 337,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,179.58x = 312,993,971,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,993,971,137.24/618,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,315.61

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