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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,322.80, 925,984.20 and 550,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,322.80, 925,984.20 and 550,400.60 is: 825,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,322.80 : 925,984.20 = 550,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,322.80/925,984.20 = 550,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,322.80x = 925,984.20 × 550,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,322.80x = 509,662,259,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,662,259,270.52/617,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,600.90

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