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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,629.86, 925,821.09 and 297,311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,629.86, 925,821.09 and 297,311.31 is: 445,666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,629.86 : 925,821.09 = 297,311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,629.86/925,821.09 = 297,311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,629.86x = 925,821.09 × 297,311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,629.86x = 275,257,081,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,257,081,093.53/617,629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,666.73

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