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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,689.20, 917,533.80 and 442,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,689.20, 917,533.80 and 442,852.80 is: 664,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,689.20 : 917,533.80 = 442,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,689.20/917,533.80 = 442,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,689.20x = 917,533.80 × 442,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,689.20x = 406,332,412,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,332,412,424.64/611,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,279.20

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