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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,462.92, 927,744.72 and 392,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,462.92, 927,744.72 and 392,921.20 is: 590,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,462.92 : 927,744.72 = 392,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,462.92/927,744.72 = 392,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,462.92x = 927,744.72 × 392,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,462.92x = 364,530,568,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,530,568,676.06/617,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,368.36

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