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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,125.71, 925,355.71 and 279,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,125.71, 925,355.71 and 279,982.40 is: 419,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,125.71 : 925,355.71 = 279,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,125.71/925,355.71 = 279,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,125.71x = 925,355.71 × 279,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,125.71x = 259,083,312,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,083,312,539.50/617,125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,822.59

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