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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,567.70, 917,351.55 and 556,455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,567.70, 917,351.55 and 556,455.30 is: 834,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,567.70 : 917,351.55 = 556,455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,567.70/917,351.55 = 556,455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,567.70x = 917,351.55 × 556,455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,567.70x = 510,465,131,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,465,131,960.72/611,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,682.95

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