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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,817.26, 852,334.44 and 375,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,817.26, 852,334.44 and 375,905.90 is: 518,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,817.26 : 852,334.44 = 375,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,817.26/852,334.44 = 375,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,817.26x = 852,334.44 × 375,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,817.26x = 320,397,544,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,397,544,769.20/617,817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,595.98

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