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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,230.60, 917,105.10 and 386,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,230.60, 917,105.10 and 386,763.40 is: 580,309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,230.60 : 917,105.10 = 386,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,230.60/917,105.10 = 386,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,230.60x = 917,105.10 × 386,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,230.60x = 354,702,686,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,702,686,633.34/611,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,309.11

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