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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,879.76, 927,353.40 and 429,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,879.76, 927,353.40 and 429,708.88 is: 643,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,879.76 : 927,353.40 = 429,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,879.76/927,353.40 = 429,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,879.76x = 927,353.40 × 429,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,879.76x = 398,491,990,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,491,990,878.19/618,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,892.43

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