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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,748.41, 927,221.81 and 298,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,748.41, 927,221.81 and 298,125.24 is: 447,477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,748.41 : 927,221.81 = 298,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,748.41/927,221.81 = 298,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,748.41x = 927,221.81 × 298,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,748.41x = 276,428,223,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,428,223,148.86/617,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,477.03

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