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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,316.89, 915,782.46 and 400,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,316.89, 915,782.46 and 400,315.13 is: 599,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,316.89 : 915,782.46 = 400,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,316.89/915,782.46 = 400,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,316.89x = 915,782.46 × 400,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,316.89x = 366,601,569,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,601,569,947.71/611,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,691.55

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