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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,829.20, 927,262.20 and 302,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,829.20, 927,262.20 and 302,555.60 is: 454,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,829.20 : 927,262.20 = 302,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,829.20/927,262.20 = 302,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,829.20x = 927,262.20 × 302,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,829.20x = 280,548,371,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,548,371,278.32/617,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,087.26

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