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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,499.20, 926,248.80 and 477,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,499.20, 926,248.80 and 477,531.20 is: 716,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,499.20 : 926,248.80 = 477,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,499.20/926,248.80 = 477,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,499.20x = 926,248.80 × 477,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,499.20x = 442,312,700,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,312,700,962.56/617,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,296.80

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