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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,486.40, 926,229.60 and 417,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,486.40, 926,229.60 and 417,902.40 is: 626,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,486.40 : 926,229.60 = 417,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,486.40/926,229.60 = 417,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,486.40x = 926,229.60 × 417,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,486.40x = 387,073,572,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,073,572,791.04/617,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,853.60

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