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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,967.40, 926,951.10 and 380,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,967.40, 926,951.10 and 380,540.20 is: 570,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,967.40 : 926,951.10 = 380,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,967.40/926,951.10 = 380,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,967.40x = 926,951.10 × 380,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,967.40x = 352,742,156,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,742,156,984.22/617,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,810.30

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