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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,653.72, 853,701.72 and 363,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,653.72, 853,701.72 and 363,955.70 is: 502,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,653.72 : 853,701.72 = 363,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,653.72/853,701.72 = 363,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,653.72x = 853,701.72 × 363,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,653.72x = 310,709,607,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,709,607,093.80/618,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,235.09

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