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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,601.70, 917,402.55 and 442,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,601.70, 917,402.55 and 442,765.30 is: 664,147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,601.70 : 917,402.55 = 442,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,601.70/917,402.55 = 442,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,601.70x = 917,402.55 × 442,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,601.70x = 406,194,015,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,194,015,271.52/611,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,147.95

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