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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,701.70, 917,552.55 and 442,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,701.70, 917,552.55 and 442,865.30 is: 664,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,701.70 : 917,552.55 = 442,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,701.70/917,552.55 = 442,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,701.70x = 917,552.55 × 442,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,701.70x = 406,352,185,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,352,185,321.52/611,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,297.95

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