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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,488.94, 924,738.53 and 427,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,488.94, 924,738.53 and 427,416.77 is: 640,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,488.94 : 924,738.53 = 427,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,488.94/924,738.53 = 427,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,488.94x = 924,738.53 × 427,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,488.94x = 395,248,755,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,248,755,761.91/617,488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,090.42

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