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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,311.64, 915,774.59 and 400,309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,311.64, 915,774.59 and 400,309.88 is: 599,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,311.64 : 915,774.59 = 400,309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,311.64/915,774.59 = 400,309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,311.64x = 915,774.59 × 400,309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,311.64x = 366,593,612,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,593,612,651.85/611,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,683.68

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