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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,644.80, 617,467.20 and 395,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,644.80, 617,467.20 and 395,315.20 is: 592,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,644.80 : 617,467.20 = 395,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,644.80/617,467.20 = 395,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,644.80x = 617,467.20 × 395,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,644.80x = 244,094,169,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,094,169,661.44/411,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,972.80

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