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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,172.80, 922,759.20 and 405,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,172.80, 922,759.20 and 405,220.80 is: 607,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,172.80 : 922,759.20 = 405,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,172.80/922,759.20 = 405,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,172.80x = 922,759.20 × 405,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,172.80x = 373,921,221,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,921,221,231.36/615,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,831.20

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