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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,355.57, 853,328.80 and 342,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,355.57, 853,328.80 and 342,731.02 is: 472,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,355.57 : 853,328.80 = 342,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,355.57/853,328.80 = 342,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,355.57x = 853,328.80 × 342,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,355.57x = 292,462,250,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,462,250,019.38/618,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,967.76

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