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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,968.34, 928,719.77 and 334,859.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,968.34, 928,719.77 and 334,859.01 is: 502,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,968.34 : 928,719.77 = 334,859.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,968.34/928,719.77 = 334,859.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,968.34x = 928,719.77 × 334,859.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,968.34x = 310,990,181,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,990,181,075.33/618,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,433.10

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