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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,371.80, 927,557.70 and 512,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,371.80, 927,557.70 and 512,083.60 is: 768,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,371.80 : 927,557.70 = 512,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,371.80/927,557.70 = 512,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,371.80x = 927,557.70 × 512,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,371.80x = 474,987,086,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,987,086,223.72/618,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,125.40

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