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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,924.20, 926,886.30 and 428,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,924.20, 926,886.30 and 428,967.40 is: 643,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,924.20 : 926,886.30 = 428,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,924.20/926,886.30 = 428,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,924.20x = 926,886.30 × 428,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,924.20x = 397,604,006,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,604,006,206.62/617,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,451.10

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