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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,395.80, 916,729.20 and 374,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,395.80, 916,729.20 and 374,908.20 is: 562,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,395.80 : 916,729.20 = 374,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,395.80/916,729.20 = 374,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,395.80x = 916,729.20 × 374,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,395.80x = 343,689,294,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,689,294,259.44/611,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,138.79

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