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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,281.20, 924,421.80 and 427,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,281.20, 924,421.80 and 427,324.40 is: 640,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,281.20 : 924,421.80 = 427,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,281.20/924,421.80 = 427,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,281.20x = 924,421.80 × 427,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,281.20x = 395,027,991,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,027,991,031.92/616,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,986.60

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