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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,197.72, 925,789.98 and 468,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,197.72, 925,789.98 and 468,352.12 is: 702,523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,197.72 : 925,789.98 = 468,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,197.72/925,789.98 = 468,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,197.72x = 925,789.98 × 468,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,197.72x = 433,595,699,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,595,699,807.76/617,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,523.17

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