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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,202.45, 923,999.40 and 440,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,202.45, 923,999.40 and 440,055.45 is: 658,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,202.45 : 923,999.40 = 440,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,202.45/923,999.40 = 440,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,202.45x = 923,999.40 × 440,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,202.45x = 406,610,971,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,610,971,766.73/617,202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,796.76

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