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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,927.70, 926,891.55 and 485,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,927.70, 926,891.55 and 485,217.30 is: 727,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,927.70 : 926,891.55 = 485,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,927.70/926,891.55 = 485,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,927.70x = 926,891.55 × 485,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,927.70x = 449,743,815,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,743,815,283.82/617,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,825.95

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