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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,863.20, 917,794.80 and 471,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,863.20, 917,794.80 and 471,895.20 is: 707,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,863.20 : 917,794.80 = 471,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,863.20/917,794.80 = 471,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,863.20x = 917,794.80 × 471,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,863.20x = 433,102,960,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,102,960,704.96/611,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,842.80

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