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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,905.40, 928,358.10 and 540,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,905.40, 928,358.10 and 540,173.40 is: 810,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,905.40 : 928,358.10 = 540,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,905.40/928,358.10 = 540,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,905.40x = 928,358.10 × 540,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,905.40x = 501,474,351,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,474,351,294.54/618,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,260.10

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