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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,639.90, 924,904.65 and 406,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,639.90, 924,904.65 and 406,132.70 is: 608,176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,639.90 : 924,904.65 = 406,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,639.90/924,904.65 = 406,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,639.90x = 924,904.65 × 406,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,639.90x = 375,634,022,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,634,022,747.06/617,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,176.42

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