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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,974.24, 854,336.40 and 377,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,974.24, 854,336.40 and 377,390 is: 520,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,974.24 : 854,336.40 = 377,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,974.24/854,336.40 = 377,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,974.24x = 854,336.40 × 377,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,974.24x = 322,418,013,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,418,013,996/618,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,890.84

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