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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,655.70, 924,983.55 and 476,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,655.70, 924,983.55 and 476,514.90 is: 714,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,655.70 : 924,983.55 = 476,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,655.70/924,983.55 = 476,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,655.70x = 924,983.55 × 476,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,655.70x = 440,768,443,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,768,443,829.90/616,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,772.35

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