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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,101.76, 916,638.56 and 359,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,101.76, 916,638.56 and 359,975.32 is: 539,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,101.76 : 916,638.56 = 359,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,101.76/916,638.56 = 359,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,101.76x = 916,638.56 × 359,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,101.76x = 329,967,258,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,967,258,960.34/611,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,954.69

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