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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,252.51, 949,047.17 and 617,974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,252.51, 949,047.17 and 617,974.13 is: 927,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,252.51 : 949,047.17 = 617,974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,252.51/949,047.17 = 617,974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,252.51x = 949,047.17 × 617,974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,252.51x = 586,486,598,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,486,598,492.46/632,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,614.51

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