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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.80, 917,999.70 and 444,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.80, 917,999.70 and 444,038.20 is: 666,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.80 : 917,999.70 = 444,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.80/917,999.70 = 444,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.80x = 917,999.70 × 444,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.80x = 407,626,934,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,626,934,388.54/611,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,057.30

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