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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,276.29, 853,230.11 and 360,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,276.29, 853,230.11 and 360,146.50 is: 497,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,276.29 : 853,230.11 = 360,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,276.29/853,230.11 = 360,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,276.29x = 853,230.11 × 360,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,276.29x = 307,287,837,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,287,837,811.12/618,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,007.31

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