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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,634.90, 924,897.15 and 406,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,634.90, 924,897.15 and 406,127.70 is: 608,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,634.90 : 924,897.15 = 406,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,634.90/924,897.15 = 406,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,634.90x = 924,897.15 × 406,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,634.90x = 375,626,352,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,626,352,266.06/617,634.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,168.92

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