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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,785.60, 917,678.40 and 485,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,785.60, 917,678.40 and 485,814.40 is: 728,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,785.60 : 917,678.40 = 485,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,785.60/917,678.40 = 485,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,785.60x = 917,678.40 × 485,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,785.60x = 445,821,381,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,821,381,288.96/611,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,721.60

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