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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,998.20, 917,997.30 and 472,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,998.20, 917,997.30 and 472,030.20 is: 708,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,998.20 : 917,997.30 = 472,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,998.20/917,997.30 = 472,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,998.20x = 917,997.30 × 472,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,998.20x = 433,322,449,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,322,449,118.46/611,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,045.30

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