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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,535.59, 853,564.68 and 363,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,535.59, 853,564.68 and 363,903.18 is: 502,177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,535.59 : 853,564.68 = 363,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,535.59/853,564.68 = 363,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,535.59x = 853,564.68 × 363,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,535.59x = 310,614,901,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,614,901,387.68/618,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,177.90

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