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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,474.77, 1,377,237.50 and 412,603.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,474.77, 1,377,237.50 and 412,603.21 is: 618,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,474.77 : 1,377,237.50 = 412,603.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,474.77/1,377,237.50 = 412,603.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,474.77x = 1,377,237.50 × 412,603.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,474.77x = 568,252,607,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,252,607,926.27/918,474.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,691.58

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