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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,444.40, 917,166.60 and 412,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,444.40, 917,166.60 and 412,378.80 is: 618,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,444.40 : 917,166.60 = 412,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,444.40/917,166.60 = 412,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,444.40x = 917,166.60 × 412,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,444.40x = 378,220,061,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,220,061,908.08/611,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,568.20

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