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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,941.52, 927,262.92 and 333,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,941.52, 927,262.92 and 333,628.28 is: 500,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,941.52 : 927,262.92 = 333,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,941.52/927,262.92 = 333,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,941.52x = 927,262.92 × 333,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,941.52x = 309,361,133,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,361,133,107.38/617,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,631.73

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