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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,577.40, 917,366.10 and 452,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,577.40, 917,366.10 and 452,145.10 is: 678,217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,577.40 : 917,366.10 = 452,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,577.40/917,366.10 = 452,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,577.40x = 917,366.10 × 452,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,577.40x = 414,782,587,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,782,587,021.11/611,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,217.65

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