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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,314.80, 925,972.20 and 593,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,314.80, 925,972.20 and 593,695.20 is: 890,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,314.80 : 925,972.20 = 593,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,314.80/925,972.20 = 593,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,314.80x = 925,972.20 × 593,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,314.80x = 549,745,250,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,745,250,473.44/617,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,542.80

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