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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,380.70, 917,071.05 and 471,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,380.70, 917,071.05 and 471,412.70 is: 707,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,380.70 : 917,071.05 = 471,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,380.70/917,071.05 = 471,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,380.70x = 917,071.05 × 471,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,380.70x = 432,318,939,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,318,939,772.34/611,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,119.05

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