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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,618.36, 853,753.26 and 346,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,618.36, 853,753.26 and 346,732.44 is: 478,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,618.36 : 853,753.26 = 346,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,618.36/853,753.26 = 346,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,618.36x = 853,753.26 × 346,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,618.36x = 296,023,950,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,023,950,997.75/618,618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,524.35

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