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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,627.80, 914,441.70 and 397,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,627.80, 914,441.70 and 397,051.40 is: 595,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,627.80 : 914,441.70 = 397,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,627.80/914,441.70 = 397,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,627.80x = 914,441.70 × 397,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,627.80x = 363,080,357,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,080,357,203.38/609,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,577.10

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