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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.70, 917,999.55 and 493,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.70, 917,999.55 and 493,901.70 is: 740,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.70 : 917,999.55 = 493,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.70/917,999.55 = 493,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.70x = 917,999.55 × 493,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.70x = 453,401,538,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,401,538,344.24/611,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,852.55

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