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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,579.70, 917,369.55 and 517,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,579.70, 917,369.55 and 517,101.30 is: 775,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,579.70 : 917,369.55 = 517,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,579.70/917,369.55 = 517,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,579.70x = 917,369.55 × 517,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,579.70x = 474,372,986,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,372,986,885.42/611,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,651.95

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