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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,992.81, 854,005.88 and 373,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,992.81, 854,005.88 and 373,886 is: 515,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,992.81 : 854,005.88 = 373,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,992.81/854,005.88 = 373,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,992.81x = 854,005.88 × 373,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,992.81x = 319,300,842,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,300,842,449.68/618,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,839.34

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