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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,573.70, 917,360.55 and 517,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,573.70, 917,360.55 and 517,095.30 is: 775,642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,573.70 : 917,360.55 = 517,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,573.70/917,360.55 = 517,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,573.70x = 917,360.55 × 517,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,573.70x = 474,362,828,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,362,828,810.42/611,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,642.95

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