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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,544.80, 617,317.20 and 367,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,544.80, 617,317.20 and 367,999.20 is: 551,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,544.80 : 617,317.20 = 367,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,544.80/617,317.20 = 367,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,544.80x = 617,317.20 × 367,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,544.80x = 227,172,235,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,172,235,746.24/411,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,998.80

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