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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,126.03, 925,356.18 and 279,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,126.03, 925,356.18 and 279,982.71 is: 419,823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,126.03 : 925,356.18 = 279,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,126.03/925,356.18 = 279,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,126.03x = 925,356.18 × 279,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,126.03x = 259,083,730,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,083,730,991.65/617,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,823.05

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