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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,479.56, 847,106.68 and 582,165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,479.56, 847,106.68 and 582,165.64 is: 797,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,479.56 : 847,106.68 = 582,165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,479.56/847,106.68 = 582,165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,479.56x = 847,106.68 × 582,165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,479.56x = 493,156,402,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,156,402,510.48/618,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,368.96

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