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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,615.40, 921,867.90 and 491,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,615.40, 921,867.90 and 491,199.40 is: 735,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,615.40 : 921,867.90 = 491,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,615.40/921,867.90 = 491,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,615.40x = 921,867.90 × 491,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,615.40x = 452,820,959,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,820,959,359.26/615,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,558.21

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