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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,524.80, 926,056.80 and 243,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,524.80, 926,056.80 and 243,470.40 is: 365,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,524.80 : 926,056.80 = 243,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,524.80/926,056.80 = 243,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,524.80x = 926,056.80 × 243,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,524.80x = 225,467,419,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,467,419,518.72/617,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,114.76

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