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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,985.08, 927,576.92 and 298,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,985.08, 927,576.92 and 298,362.32 is: 447,832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,985.08 : 927,576.92 = 298,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,985.08/927,576.92 = 298,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,985.08x = 927,576.92 × 298,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,985.08x = 276,753,997,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,753,997,937.68/617,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,832.82

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