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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,637.72, 853,679.64 and 363,939.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,637.72, 853,679.64 and 363,939.72 is: 502,213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,637.72 : 853,679.64 = 363,939.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,637.72/853,679.64 = 363,939.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,637.72x = 853,679.64 × 363,939.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,637.72x = 310,687,929,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,687,929,151.30/618,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,213.04

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