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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,857.70, 925,113.93 and 437,200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,857.70, 925,113.93 and 437,200.57 is: 654,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,857.70 : 925,113.93 = 437,200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,857.70/925,113.93 = 437,200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,857.70x = 925,113.93 × 437,200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,857.70x = 404,460,333,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,460,333,053.69/617,857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,617.29

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