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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,617.70, 924,926.55 and 476,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,617.70, 924,926.55 and 476,476.90 is: 714,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,617.70 : 924,926.55 = 476,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,617.70/924,926.55 = 476,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,617.70x = 924,926.55 × 476,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,617.70x = 440,706,135,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,706,135,271.70/616,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,715.35

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