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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,966.58, 928,712.40 and 338,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,966.58, 928,712.40 and 338,155.78 is: 507,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,966.58 : 928,712.40 = 338,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,966.58/928,712.40 = 338,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,966.58x = 928,712.40 × 338,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,966.58x = 314,049,466,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,049,466,017.67/618,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,377.10

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