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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,538.10, 853,568.12 and 363,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,538.10, 853,568.12 and 363,905.68 is: 502,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,538.10 : 853,568.12 = 363,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,538.10/853,568.12 = 363,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,538.10x = 853,568.12 × 363,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,538.10x = 310,618,287,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,618,287,134.92/618,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,181.33

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