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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,458.40, 917,187.60 and 412,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,458.40, 917,187.60 and 412,392.80 is: 618,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,458.40 : 917,187.60 = 412,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,458.40/917,187.60 = 412,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,458.40x = 917,187.60 × 412,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,458.40x = 378,241,562,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,241,562,489.28/611,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,589.20

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