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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,921.60, 926,882.40 and 302,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,921.60, 926,882.40 and 302,993.60 is: 454,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,921.60 : 926,882.40 = 302,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,921.60/926,882.40 = 302,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,921.60x = 926,882.40 × 302,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,921.60x = 280,839,435,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,839,435,152.64/617,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,490.40

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