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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,961.74, 854,319.13 and 377,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,961.74, 854,319.13 and 377,377.51 is: 520,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,961.74 : 854,319.13 = 377,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,961.74/854,319.13 = 377,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,961.74x = 854,319.13 × 377,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,961.74x = 322,400,826,024.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,400,826,024.77/618,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,873.59

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