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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,030.60, 925,545.90 and 285,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,030.60, 925,545.90 and 285,254.60 is: 427,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,030.60 : 925,545.90 = 285,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,030.60/925,545.90 = 285,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,030.60x = 925,545.90 × 285,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,030.60x = 264,016,225,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,016,225,486.14/617,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,881.90

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