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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,825.20, 926,737.80 and 485,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,825.20, 926,737.80 and 485,114.80 is: 727,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,825.20 : 926,737.80 = 485,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,825.20/926,737.80 = 485,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,825.20x = 926,737.80 × 485,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,825.20x = 449,574,222,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,574,222,499.44/617,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,672.20

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