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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,736.80, 917,605.20 and 454,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,736.80, 917,605.20 and 454,272.80 is: 681,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,736.80 : 917,605.20 = 454,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,736.80/917,605.20 = 454,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,736.80x = 917,605.20 × 454,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,736.80x = 416,843,083,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,843,083,498.56/611,736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,409.20

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