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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,729.80, 917,594.70 and 454,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,729.80, 917,594.70 and 454,265.80 is: 681,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,729.80 : 917,594.70 = 454,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,729.80/917,594.70 = 454,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,729.80x = 917,594.70 × 454,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,729.80x = 416,831,890,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,831,890,471.26/611,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,398.70

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