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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,365.86, 916,917.48 and 383,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,365.86, 916,917.48 and 383,551.74 is: 575,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,365.86 : 916,917.48 = 383,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,365.86/916,917.48 = 383,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,365.86x = 916,917.48 × 383,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,365.86x = 351,685,294,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,685,294,890.42/611,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,245.23

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