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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,029.10, 925,543.65 and 285,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,029.10, 925,543.65 and 285,253.10 is: 427,879.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,029.10 : 925,543.65 = 285,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,029.10/925,543.65 = 285,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,029.10x = 925,543.65 × 285,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,029.10x = 264,014,195,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,014,195,347.82/617,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,879.65

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