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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,359.44, 853,753.28 and 386,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,359.44, 853,753.28 and 386,141.16 is: 533,135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,359.44 : 853,753.28 = 386,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,359.44/853,753.28 = 386,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,359.44x = 853,753.28 × 386,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,359.44x = 329,669,281,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,669,281,893.01/618,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,135.36

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