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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,977.20, 926,965.80 and 477,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,977.20, 926,965.80 and 477,836.40 is: 716,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,977.20 : 926,965.80 = 477,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,977.20/926,965.80 = 477,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,977.20x = 926,965.80 × 477,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,977.20x = 442,938,000,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,938,000,795.12/617,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,754.60

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