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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,571.60, 917,357.40 and 554,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,571.60, 917,357.40 and 554,490.90 is: 831,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,571.60 : 917,357.40 = 554,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,571.60/917,357.40 = 554,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,571.60x = 917,357.40 × 554,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,571.60x = 508,666,330,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,666,330,347.66/611,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,736.35

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