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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,999.60, 926,999.40 and 381,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,999.60, 926,999.40 and 381,803.60 is: 572,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,999.60 : 926,999.40 = 381,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,999.60/926,999.40 = 381,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,999.60x = 926,999.40 × 381,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,999.60x = 353,931,708,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,931,708,117.84/617,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,705.40

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