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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,033.38, 992,901.80 and 618,395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,033.38, 992,901.80 and 618,395.38 is: 852,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,033.38 : 992,901.80 = 618,395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,033.38/992,901.80 = 618,395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,033.38x = 992,901.80 × 618,395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,033.38x = 614,005,885,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,005,885,913.68/720,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,746.42

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