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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,904.80, 917,492.70 and 375,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,904.80, 917,492.70 and 375,417.20 is: 562,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,904.80 : 917,492.70 = 375,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,904.80/917,492.70 = 375,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,904.80x = 917,492.70 × 375,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,904.80x = 344,442,540,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,442,540,454.44/611,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,902.17

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