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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,919.60, 926,879.40 and 477,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,919.60, 926,879.40 and 477,951.60 is: 716,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,919.60 : 926,879.40 = 477,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,919.60/926,879.40 = 477,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,919.60x = 926,879.40 × 477,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,919.60x = 443,003,492,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,003,492,237.04/617,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,927.40

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