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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,902.74, 854,365.64 and 389,796.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,902.74, 854,365.64 and 389,796.73 is: 538,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,902.74 : 854,365.64 = 389,796.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,902.74/854,365.64 = 389,796.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,902.74x = 854,365.64 × 389,796.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,902.74x = 333,028,932,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,028,932,696.36/618,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,095.75

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