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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,741.70, 917,612.55 and 601,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,741.70, 917,612.55 and 601,244.10 is: 901,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,741.70 : 917,612.55 = 601,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,741.70/917,612.55 = 601,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,741.70x = 917,612.55 × 601,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,741.70x = 551,709,131,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,709,131,773.46/611,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,866.15

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