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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,408.91, 926,113.37 and 406,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,408.91, 926,113.37 and 406,997.64 is: 610,496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,408.91 : 926,113.37 = 406,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,408.91/926,113.37 = 406,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,408.91x = 926,113.37 × 406,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,408.91x = 376,925,953,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,925,953,927.46/617,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,496.46

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