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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,745.97, 927,218.15 and 298,122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,745.97, 927,218.15 and 298,122.79 is: 447,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,745.97 : 927,218.15 = 298,122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,745.97/927,218.15 = 298,122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,745.97x = 927,218.15 × 298,122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,745.97x = 276,424,860,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,424,860,243.90/617,745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,473.35

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