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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,042.28, 923,003.76 and 579,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,042.28, 923,003.76 and 579,250.92 is: 866,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,042.28 : 923,003.76 = 579,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,042.28/923,003.76 = 579,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,042.28x = 923,003.76 × 579,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,042.28x = 534,650,777,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,650,777,143.46/617,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,473.49

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