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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,427.44, 853,412.09 and 360,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,427.44, 853,412.09 and 360,361.44 is: 497,288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,427.44 : 853,412.09 = 360,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,427.44/853,412.09 = 360,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,427.44x = 853,412.09 × 360,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,427.44x = 307,536,807,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,536,807,864.00/618,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,288.43

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