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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,258.53, 925,236.47 and 332,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,258.53, 925,236.47 and 332,871.68 is: 498,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,258.53 : 925,236.47 = 332,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,258.53/925,236.47 = 332,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,258.53x = 925,236.47 × 332,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,258.53x = 307,985,018,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,985,018,166.17/617,258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,956.28

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