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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,793.20, 926,689.80 and 368,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,793.20, 926,689.80 and 368,961.20 is: 553,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,793.20 : 926,689.80 = 368,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,793.20/926,689.80 = 368,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,793.20x = 926,689.80 × 368,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,793.20x = 341,912,580,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,912,580,635.76/617,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,441.80

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