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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,283.82, 926,218.34 and 426,123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,283.82, 926,218.34 and 426,123.88 is: 638,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,283.82 : 926,218.34 = 426,123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,283.82/926,218.34 = 426,123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,283.82x = 926,218.34 × 426,123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,283.82x = 394,683,752,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,683,752,767.96/618,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,353.68

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