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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,016.32, 925,192.33 and 332,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,016.32, 925,192.33 and 332,859.41 is: 499,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,016.32 : 925,192.33 = 332,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,016.32/925,192.33 = 332,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,016.32x = 925,192.33 × 332,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,016.32x = 307,958,971,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,958,971,111.69/617,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,109.93

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