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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,524.48, 927,136.77 and 314,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,524.48, 927,136.77 and 314,124.04 is: 471,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,524.48 : 927,136.77 = 314,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,524.48/927,136.77 = 314,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,524.48x = 927,136.77 × 314,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,524.48x = 291,235,947,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,235,947,824.95/617,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,618.47

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