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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,971.20, 926,265.60 and 351,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,971.20, 926,265.60 and 351,859.20 is: 527,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,971.20 : 926,265.60 = 351,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,971.20/926,265.60 = 351,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,971.20x = 926,265.60 × 351,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,971.20x = 325,915,073,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,915,073,003.52/617,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,395.25

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