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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,375.70, 917,063.55 and 471,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,375.70, 917,063.55 and 471,407.70 is: 707,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,375.70 : 917,063.55 = 471,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,375.70/917,063.55 = 471,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,375.70x = 917,063.55 × 471,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,375.70x = 432,310,818,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,310,818,859.34/611,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,111.55

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