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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,583.22, 853,604.43 and 363,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,583.22, 853,604.43 and 363,885.20 is: 502,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,583.22 : 853,604.43 = 363,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,583.22/853,604.43 = 363,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,583.22x = 853,604.43 × 363,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,583.22x = 310,614,018,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,614,018,731.44/618,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,137.80

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