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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,855.40, 926,783.10 and 493,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,855.40, 926,783.10 and 493,439.40 is: 740,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,855.40 : 926,783.10 = 493,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,855.40/926,783.10 = 493,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,855.40x = 926,783.10 × 493,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,855.40x = 457,311,296,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,311,296,794.14/617,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,159.10

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