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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,311.80, 927,522.90 and 392,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,311.80, 927,522.90 and 392,779.80 is: 590,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,311.80 : 927,522.90 = 392,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,311.80/927,522.90 = 392,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,311.80x = 927,522.90 × 392,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,311.80x = 364,312,259,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,312,259,157.42/617,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,159.23

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