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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,451.60, 917,177.40 and 279,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,451.60, 917,177.40 and 279,027.60 is: 418,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,451.60 : 917,177.40 = 279,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,451.60/917,177.40 = 279,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,451.60x = 917,177.40 × 279,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,451.60x = 255,917,808,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,917,808,696.24/611,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,541.40

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