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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,979.70, 925,469.55 and 302,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,979.70, 925,469.55 and 302,051.70 is: 453,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,979.70 : 925,469.55 = 302,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,979.70/925,469.55 = 302,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,979.70x = 925,469.55 × 302,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,979.70x = 279,539,650,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,539,650,875.74/616,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,077.55

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