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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,430.60, 917,145.90 and 387,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,430.60, 917,145.90 and 387,481.80 is: 581,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,430.60 : 917,145.90 = 387,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,430.60/917,145.90 = 387,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,430.60x = 917,145.90 × 387,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,430.60x = 355,377,344,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,377,344,194.62/611,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,222.70

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