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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,794.40, 925,136.40 and 406,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,794.40, 925,136.40 and 406,287.20 is: 608,408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,794.40 : 925,136.40 = 406,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,794.40/925,136.40 = 406,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,794.40x = 925,136.40 × 406,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,794.40x = 375,871,077,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,871,077,574.08/617,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,408.04

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