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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,637.72, 924,653.70 and 380,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,637.72, 924,653.70 and 380,268.12 is: 569,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,637.72 : 924,653.70 = 380,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,637.72/924,653.70 = 380,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,637.72x = 924,653.70 × 380,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,637.72x = 351,616,324,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,616,324,150.04/617,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,292.18

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