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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,511.88, 860,934.70 and 608,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,511.88, 860,934.70 and 608,914.76 is: 843,484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,511.88 : 860,934.70 = 608,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,511.88/860,934.70 = 608,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,511.88x = 860,934.70 × 608,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,511.88x = 524,235,846,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,235,846,226.17/621,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,484.84

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