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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,782.99, 852,323.29 and 437,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,782.99, 852,323.29 and 437,179.68 is: 602,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,782.99 : 852,323.29 = 437,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,782.99/852,323.29 = 437,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,782.99x = 852,323.29 × 437,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,782.99x = 372,618,418,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,618,418,917.13/618,782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,179.48

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