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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,763.20, 917,644.80 and 601,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,763.20, 917,644.80 and 601,265.60 is: 901,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,763.20 : 917,644.80 = 601,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,763.20/917,644.80 = 601,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,763.20x = 917,644.80 × 601,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,763.20x = 551,748,251,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,748,251,258.88/611,763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,898.40

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