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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,217.70, 926,808.15 and 322,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,217.70, 926,808.15 and 322,729.70 is: 483,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,217.70 : 926,808.15 = 322,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,217.70/926,808.15 = 322,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,217.70x = 926,808.15 × 322,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,217.70x = 299,108,516,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,108,516,207.06/618,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,823.93

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