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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,266.70, 927,400.05 and 557,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,266.70, 927,400.05 and 557,249.40 is: 835,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,266.70 : 927,400.05 = 557,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,266.70/927,400.05 = 557,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,266.70x = 927,400.05 × 557,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,266.70x = 516,793,121,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,793,121,422.47/618,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,874.10

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