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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,790.62, 927,003.72 and 467,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,790.62, 927,003.72 and 467,981.12 is: 702,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,790.62 : 927,003.72 = 467,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,790.62/927,003.72 = 467,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,790.62x = 927,003.72 × 467,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,790.62x = 433,820,239,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,820,239,129.77/617,790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,212.41

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