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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,372.76, 925,427.64 and 417,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,372.76, 925,427.64 and 417,714.24 is: 626,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,372.76 : 925,427.64 = 417,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,372.76/925,427.64 = 417,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,372.76x = 925,427.64 × 417,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,372.76x = 386,564,303,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,564,303,317.59/617,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,144.09

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