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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,261.26, 949,060.30 and 617,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,261.26, 949,060.30 and 617,982.90 is: 927,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,261.26 : 949,060.30 = 617,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,261.26/949,060.30 = 617,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,261.26x = 949,060.30 × 617,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,261.26x = 586,503,036,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,503,036,468.87/632,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,627.67

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