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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,227.17, 853,180.72 and 342,584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,227.17, 853,180.72 and 342,584.27 is: 472,781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,227.17 : 853,180.72 = 342,584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,227.17/853,180.72 = 342,584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,227.17x = 853,180.72 × 342,584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,227.17x = 292,286,297,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,286,297,015.48/618,227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,781.39

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