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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,205.80, 925,808.70 and 302,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,205.80, 925,808.70 and 302,277.80 is: 453,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,205.80 : 925,808.70 = 302,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,205.80/925,808.70 = 302,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,205.80x = 925,808.70 × 302,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,205.80x = 279,851,417,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,851,417,056.86/617,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,416.70

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