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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,217.60, 925,826.40 and 512,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,217.60, 925,826.40 and 512,241.60 is: 768,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,217.60 : 925,826.40 = 512,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,217.60/925,826.40 = 512,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,217.60x = 925,826.40 × 512,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,217.60x = 474,246,796,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,246,796,458.24/617,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,362.40

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