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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,867.20, 926,800.80 and 369,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,867.20, 926,800.80 and 369,035.20 is: 553,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,867.20 : 926,800.80 = 369,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,867.20/926,800.80 = 369,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,867.20x = 926,800.80 × 369,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,867.20x = 342,022,118,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,022,118,588.16/617,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,552.80

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