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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,297.60, 916,946.40 and 361,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,297.60, 916,946.40 and 361,851.20 is: 542,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,297.60 : 916,946.40 = 361,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,297.60/916,946.40 = 361,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,297.60x = 916,946.40 × 361,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,297.60x = 331,798,155,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,798,155,175.68/611,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,776.80

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