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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,950.52, 927,276.44 and 333,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,950.52, 927,276.44 and 333,637.28 is: 500,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,950.52 : 927,276.44 = 333,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,950.52/927,276.44 = 333,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,950.52x = 927,276.44 × 333,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,950.52x = 309,373,989,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,373,989,249.68/617,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,645.24

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