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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,475.56, 847,101.21 and 582,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,475.56, 847,101.21 and 582,161.64 is: 797,363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,475.56 : 847,101.21 = 582,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,475.56/847,101.21 = 582,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,475.56x = 847,101.21 × 582,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,475.56x = 493,149,829,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,149,829,659.58/618,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,363.49

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