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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,972.40, 926,958.60 and 380,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,972.40, 926,958.60 and 380,545.20 is: 570,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,972.40 : 926,958.60 = 380,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,972.40/926,958.60 = 380,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,972.40x = 926,958.60 × 380,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,972.40x = 352,749,645,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,749,645,828.72/617,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,817.80

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