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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,312.72, 853,230.60 and 342,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,312.72, 853,230.60 and 342,652.08 is: 472,837.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,312.72 : 853,230.60 = 342,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,312.72/853,230.60 = 342,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,312.72x = 853,230.60 × 342,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,312.72x = 292,361,239,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,361,239,809.65/618,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,837.18

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