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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,660.40, 924,935.40 and 406,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,660.40, 924,935.40 and 406,153.20 is: 608,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,660.40 : 924,935.40 = 406,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,660.40/924,935.40 = 406,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,660.40x = 924,935.40 × 406,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,660.40x = 375,665,472,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,665,472,503.28/617,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,207.15

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