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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,793.70, 926,690.55 and 368,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,793.70, 926,690.55 and 368,961.70 is: 553,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,793.70 : 926,690.55 = 368,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,793.70/926,690.55 = 368,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,793.70x = 926,690.55 × 368,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,793.70x = 341,913,320,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,913,320,701.94/617,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,442.55

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