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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,434.40, 917,151.60 and 412,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,434.40, 917,151.60 and 412,368.80 is: 618,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,434.40 : 917,151.60 = 412,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,434.40/917,151.60 = 412,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,434.40x = 917,151.60 × 412,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,434.40x = 378,204,704,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,204,704,710.08/611,434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,553.20

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