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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,844.40, 926,766.60 and 380,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,844.40, 926,766.60 and 380,417.20 is: 570,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,844.40 : 926,766.60 = 380,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,844.40/926,766.60 = 380,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,844.40x = 926,766.60 × 380,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,844.40x = 352,557,955,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,557,955,025.52/617,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,625.80

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