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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,439.60, 926,159.40 and 302,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,439.60, 926,159.40 and 302,511.60 is: 453,767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,439.60 : 926,159.40 = 302,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,439.60/926,159.40 = 302,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,439.60x = 926,159.40 × 302,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,439.60x = 280,173,961,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,173,961,949.04/617,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,767.40

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