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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,475.40, 917,213.10 and 424,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,475.40, 917,213.10 and 424,851.40 is: 637,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,475.40 : 917,213.10 = 424,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,475.40/917,213.10 = 424,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,475.40x = 917,213.10 × 424,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,475.40x = 389,679,269,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,679,269,633.34/611,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,277.10

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