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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,584.10, 917,376.15 and 485,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,584.10, 917,376.15 and 485,612.90 is: 728,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,584.10 : 917,376.15 = 485,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,584.10/917,376.15 = 485,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,584.10x = 917,376.15 × 485,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,584.10x = 445,489,692,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,489,692,592.34/611,584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,419.35

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