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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,623.80, 926,435.70 and 588,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,623.80, 926,435.70 and 588,755.40 is: 883,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,623.80 : 926,435.70 = 588,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,623.80/926,435.70 = 588,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,623.80x = 926,435.70 × 588,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,623.80x = 545,444,021,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,444,021,127.78/617,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,133.10

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