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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,946.26, 944,558.82 and 617,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,946.26, 944,558.82 and 617,665.77 is: 851,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,946.26 : 944,558.82 = 617,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,946.26/944,558.82 = 617,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,946.26x = 944,558.82 × 617,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,946.26x = 583,421,650,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,421,650,865.59/684,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,777.26

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