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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,561.70, 917,342.55 and 556,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,561.70, 917,342.55 and 556,449.30 is: 834,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,561.70 : 917,342.55 = 556,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,561.70/917,342.55 = 556,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,561.70x = 917,342.55 × 556,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,561.70x = 510,454,619,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,454,619,807.72/611,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,673.95

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