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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,952.52, 927,279.44 and 333,639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,952.52, 927,279.44 and 333,639.28 is: 500,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,952.52 : 927,279.44 = 333,639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,952.52/927,279.44 = 333,639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,952.52x = 927,279.44 × 333,639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,952.52x = 309,376,844,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,376,844,720.40/617,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,648.25

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