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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,282.77, 916,920.51 and 332,571.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,282.77, 916,920.51 and 332,571.49 is: 498,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,282.77 : 916,920.51 = 332,571.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,282.77/916,920.51 = 332,571.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,282.77x = 916,920.51 × 332,571.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,282.77x = 304,941,620,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,941,620,222.26/611,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,855.25

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