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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,362.30, 851,792.78 and 423,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,362.30, 851,792.78 and 423,829.20 is: 584,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,362.30 : 851,792.78 = 423,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,362.30/851,792.78 = 423,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,362.30x = 851,792.78 × 423,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,362.30x = 361,014,653,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,014,653,572.75/617,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,769.52

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