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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,551.60, 926,327.40 and 512,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,551.60, 926,327.40 and 512,575.60 is: 768,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,551.60 : 926,327.40 = 512,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,551.60/926,327.40 = 512,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,551.60x = 926,327.40 × 512,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,551.60x = 474,812,822,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,812,822,851.44/617,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,863.40

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