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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,086.38, 925,022.24 and 360,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,086.38, 925,022.24 and 360,593.43 is: 540,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,086.38 : 925,022.24 = 360,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,086.38/925,022.24 = 360,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,086.38x = 925,022.24 × 360,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,086.38x = 333,556,942,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,556,942,911.31/617,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,535.25

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