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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,379.63, 917,072.51 and 358,482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,379.63, 917,072.51 and 358,482.24 is: 537,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,379.63 : 917,072.51 = 358,482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,379.63/917,072.51 = 358,482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,379.63x = 917,072.51 × 358,482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,379.63x = 328,754,205,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,754,205,834.81/611,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,725.15

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