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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,471.78, 926,914.87 and 538,176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,471.78, 926,914.87 and 538,176.07 is: 806,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,471.78 : 926,914.87 = 538,176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,471.78/926,914.87 = 538,176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,471.78x = 926,914.87 × 538,176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,471.78x = 498,843,401,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,843,401,961.16/618,471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,574.23

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