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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,269.60, 942,404.40 and 617,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,269.60, 942,404.40 and 617,901.60 is: 926,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,269.60 : 942,404.40 = 617,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,269.60/942,404.40 = 617,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,269.60x = 942,404.40 × 617,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,269.60x = 582,313,186,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,313,186,607.04/628,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,852.40

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