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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,543.52, 916,259.04 and 331,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,543.52, 916,259.04 and 331,257.60 is: 496,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,543.52 : 916,259.04 = 331,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,543.52/916,259.04 = 331,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,543.52x = 916,259.04 × 331,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,543.52x = 303,517,770,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,517,770,568.70/611,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,314.26

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