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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,486.40, 917,229.60 and 424,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,486.40, 917,229.60 and 424,862.40 is: 637,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,486.40 : 917,229.60 = 424,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,486.40/917,229.60 = 424,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,486.40x = 917,229.60 × 424,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,486.40x = 389,696,369,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,696,369,207.04/611,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,293.60

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