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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,911.90, 926,867.85 and 551,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,911.90, 926,867.85 and 551,427.10 is: 827,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,911.90 : 926,867.85 = 551,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,911.90/926,867.85 = 551,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,911.90x = 926,867.85 × 551,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,911.90x = 511,100,050,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,100,050,608.74/617,911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,140.65

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