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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,831.70, 925,247.55 and 367,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,831.70, 925,247.55 and 367,999.70 is: 551,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,831.70 : 925,247.55 = 367,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,831.70/925,247.55 = 367,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,831.70x = 925,247.55 × 367,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,831.70x = 340,490,820,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,490,820,825.74/616,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,999.55

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