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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,381.37, 917,216.13 and 601,214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,381.37, 917,216.13 and 601,214.55 is: 901,963.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,381.37 : 917,216.13 = 601,214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,381.37/917,216.13 = 601,214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,381.37x = 917,216.13 × 601,214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,381.37x = 551,443,682,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,443,682,850.69/611,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,963.50

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