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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,821.80, 925,566.30 and 317,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,821.80, 925,566.30 and 317,279.40 is: 475,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,821.80 : 925,566.30 = 317,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,821.80/925,566.30 = 317,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,821.80x = 925,566.30 × 317,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,821.80x = 293,663,120,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,663,120,324.22/617,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,320.10

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