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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,498, 1,377,766 and 334,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,498, 1,377,766 and 334,237.64 is: 501,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,498 : 1,377,766 = 334,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,498/1,377,766 = 334,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,498x = 1,377,766 × 334,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,498x = 460,501,256,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,501,256,312.24/918,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,363.37

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