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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,999.20, 925,498.80 and 368,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,999.20, 925,498.80 and 368,167.20 is: 552,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,999.20 : 925,498.80 = 368,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,999.20/925,498.80 = 368,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,999.20x = 925,498.80 × 368,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,999.20x = 340,738,301,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,738,301,799.36/616,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,250.80

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