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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,783.49, 852,323.98 and 437,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,783.49, 852,323.98 and 437,180.17 is: 602,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,783.49 : 852,323.98 = 437,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,783.49/852,323.98 = 437,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,783.49x = 852,323.98 × 437,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,783.49x = 372,619,142,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,619,142,471.48/618,783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,180.16

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