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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,426.64, 853,413.88 and 346,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,426.64, 853,413.88 and 346,506 is: 478,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,426.64 : 853,413.88 = 346,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,426.64/853,413.88 = 346,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,426.64x = 853,413.88 × 346,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,426.64x = 295,713,029,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,713,029,903.28/618,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,169.94

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