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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,541.48, 927,372.33 and 379,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,541.48, 927,372.33 and 379,055.84 is: 569,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,541.48 : 927,372.33 = 379,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,541.48/927,372.33 = 379,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,541.48x = 927,372.33 × 379,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,541.48x = 351,525,892,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,525,892,904.05/617,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,234.46

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