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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,737.80, 927,205.93 and 298,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,737.80, 927,205.93 and 298,114.62 is: 447,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,737.80 : 927,205.93 = 298,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,737.80/927,205.93 = 298,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,737.80x = 927,205.93 × 298,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,737.80x = 276,413,642,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,413,642,738.41/617,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,461.11

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