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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,394.59, 893,121.10 and 617,378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,394.59, 893,121.10 and 617,378.02 is: 851,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,394.59 : 893,121.10 = 617,378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,394.59/893,121.10 = 617,378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,394.59x = 893,121.10 × 617,378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,394.59x = 551,393,332,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,393,332,561.97/647,394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,711.37

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