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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,179.94, 924,864.19 and 347,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,179.94, 924,864.19 and 347,832.44 is: 521,238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,179.94 : 924,864.19 = 347,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,179.94/924,864.19 = 347,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,179.94x = 924,864.19 × 347,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,179.94x = 321,697,767,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,697,767,640.39/617,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,238.21

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