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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,414.95, 855,130.52 and 490,869.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,414.95, 855,130.52 and 490,869.11 is: 678,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,414.95 : 855,130.52 = 490,869.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,414.95/855,130.52 = 490,869.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,414.95x = 855,130.52 × 490,869.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,414.95x = 419,757,157,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,757,157,286.24/618,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,762.95

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