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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,389.40, 927,584.10 and 493,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,389.40, 927,584.10 and 493,973.40 is: 740,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,389.40 : 927,584.10 = 493,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,389.40/927,584.10 = 493,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,389.40x = 927,584.10 × 493,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,389.40x = 458,201,871,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,201,871,662.94/618,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,960.10

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