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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,234.40, 925,851.60 and 379,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,234.40, 925,851.60 and 379,807.20 is: 569,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,234.40 : 925,851.60 = 379,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,234.40/925,851.60 = 379,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,234.40x = 925,851.60 × 379,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,234.40x = 351,645,103,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,645,103,811.52/617,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,710.80

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