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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,670.42, 852,870.55 and 434,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,670.42, 852,870.55 and 434,347.84 is: 598,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,670.42 : 852,870.55 = 434,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,670.42/852,870.55 = 434,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,670.42x = 852,870.55 × 434,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,670.42x = 370,442,484,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,442,484,385.43/618,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,771.93

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