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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,869.80, 925,638.30 and 317,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,869.80, 925,638.30 and 317,327.40 is: 475,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,869.80 : 925,638.30 = 317,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,869.80/925,638.30 = 317,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,869.80x = 925,638.30 × 317,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,869.80x = 293,730,395,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,730,395,079.42/617,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,392.06

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