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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,922.40, 926,883.60 and 551,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,922.40, 926,883.60 and 551,437.60 is: 827,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,922.40 : 926,883.60 = 551,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,922.40/926,883.60 = 551,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,922.40x = 926,883.60 × 551,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,922.40x = 511,118,467,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,118,467,863.36/617,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,156.40

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