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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,908.40, 926,862.60 and 551,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,908.40, 926,862.60 and 551,423.60 is: 827,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,908.40 : 926,862.60 = 551,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,908.40/926,862.60 = 551,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,908.40x = 926,862.60 × 551,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,908.40x = 511,093,911,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,093,911,597.36/617,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,135.40

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