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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,966.83, 928,717.52 and 334,857.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,966.83, 928,717.52 and 334,857.51 is: 502,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,966.83 : 928,717.52 = 334,857.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,966.83/928,717.52 = 334,857.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,966.83x = 928,717.52 × 334,857.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,966.83x = 310,988,034,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,988,034,566.29/618,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,430.85

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