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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,222.39, 851,295.96 and 531,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,222.39, 851,295.96 and 531,322.47 is: 732,819.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,222.39 : 851,295.96 = 531,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,222.39/851,295.96 = 531,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,222.39x = 851,295.96 × 531,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,222.39x = 452,312,672,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,312,672,168.22/617,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,819.62

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