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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,729.40, 917,594.10 and 462,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,729.40, 917,594.10 and 462,430.20 is: 693,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,729.40 : 917,594.10 = 462,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,729.40/917,594.10 = 462,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,729.40x = 917,594.10 × 462,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,729.40x = 424,323,223,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,323,223,181.82/611,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,645.30

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