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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,005.20, 924,007.80 and 427,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,005.20, 924,007.80 and 427,048.40 is: 640,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,005.20 : 924,007.80 = 427,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,005.20/924,007.80 = 427,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,005.20x = 924,007.80 × 427,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,005.20x = 394,596,052,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,596,052,577.52/616,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,572.60

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