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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,316.99, 915,682.73 and 386,561.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,316.99, 915,682.73 and 386,561.43 is: 579,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,316.99 : 915,682.73 = 386,561.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,316.99/915,682.73 = 386,561.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,316.99x = 915,682.73 × 386,561.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,316.99x = 353,967,623,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,967,623,602.30/611,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,024.68

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