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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,776, 852,313.55 and 437,172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,776, 852,313.55 and 437,172.58 is: 602,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,776 : 852,313.55 = 437,172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,776/852,313.55 = 437,172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,776x = 852,313.55 × 437,172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,776x = 372,608,113,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,608,113,622.46/618,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,169.63

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