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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,878.97, 926,234.09 and 465,840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,878.97, 926,234.09 and 465,840.15 is: 698,319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,878.97 : 926,234.09 = 465,840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,878.97/926,234.09 = 465,840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,878.97x = 926,234.09 × 465,840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,878.97x = 431,477,023,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,477,023,365.04/617,878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,319.65

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