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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,257.53, 925,234.97 and 332,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,257.53, 925,234.97 and 332,870.68 is: 498,954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,257.53 : 925,234.97 = 332,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,257.53/925,234.97 = 332,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,257.53x = 925,234.97 × 332,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,257.53x = 307,983,593,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,983,593,623.68/617,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,954.78

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