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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,924.40, 925,849.80 and 301,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,924.40, 925,849.80 and 301,700.40 is: 452,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,924.40 : 925,849.80 = 301,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,924.40/925,849.80 = 301,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,924.40x = 925,849.80 × 301,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,924.40x = 279,329,254,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,329,254,999.92/617,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,044.38

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