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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,282.56, 851,983.15 and 375,642.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,282.56, 851,983.15 and 375,642.98 is: 518,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,282.56 : 851,983.15 = 375,642.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,282.56/851,983.15 = 375,642.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,282.56x = 851,983.15 × 375,642.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,282.56x = 320,041,489,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,041,489,375.79/617,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,468.38

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