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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.80, 917,999.70 and 454,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.80, 917,999.70 and 454,535.80 is: 681,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.80 : 917,999.70 = 454,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.80/917,999.70 = 454,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.80x = 917,999.70 × 454,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.80x = 417,263,728,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,263,728,039.26/611,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,803.70

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