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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,383.80, 927,630.90 and 392,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,383.80, 927,630.90 and 392,851.80 is: 590,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,383.80 : 927,630.90 = 392,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,383.80/927,630.90 = 392,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,383.80x = 927,630.90 × 392,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,383.80x = 364,421,468,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,421,468,800.62/617,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,267.30

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