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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,215.40, 925,823.10 and 492,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,215.40, 925,823.10 and 492,799.40 is: 739,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,215.40 : 925,823.10 = 492,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,215.40/925,823.10 = 492,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,215.40x = 925,823.10 × 492,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,215.40x = 456,245,068,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,245,068,186.14/617,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,199.10

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