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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,311.89, 915,774.97 and 400,310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,311.89, 915,774.97 and 400,310.13 is: 599,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,311.89 : 915,774.97 = 400,310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,311.89/915,774.97 = 400,310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,311.89x = 915,774.97 × 400,310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,311.89x = 366,593,991,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,593,991,711.80/611,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,684.06

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