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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,907.40, 926,861.10 and 285,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,907.40, 926,861.10 and 285,483.40 is: 428,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,907.40 : 926,861.10 = 285,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,907.40/926,861.10 = 285,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,907.40x = 926,861.10 × 285,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,907.40x = 264,603,458,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,603,458,155.74/617,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,225.10

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