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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.70, 917,999.55 and 599,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.70, 917,999.55 and 599,558.10 is: 899,337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.70 : 917,999.55 = 599,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.70/917,999.55 = 599,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.70x = 917,999.55 × 599,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.70x = 550,394,065,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,394,065,998.86/611,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,337.15

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