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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,026.60, 925,539.90 and 285,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,026.60, 925,539.90 and 285,250.60 is: 427,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,026.60 : 925,539.90 = 285,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,026.60/925,539.90 = 285,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,026.60x = 925,539.90 × 285,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,026.60x = 264,010,811,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,010,811,798.94/617,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,875.90

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