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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,749.91, 927,224.06 and 298,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,749.91, 927,224.06 and 298,126.74 is: 447,479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,749.91 : 927,224.06 = 298,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,749.91/927,224.06 = 298,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,749.91x = 927,224.06 × 298,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,749.91x = 276,430,284,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,430,284,766.73/617,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,479.28

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