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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,565.40, 917,348.10 and 331,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,565.40, 917,348.10 and 331,629.40 is: 497,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,565.40 : 917,348.10 = 331,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,565.40/917,348.10 = 331,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,565.40x = 917,348.10 × 331,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,565.40x = 304,219,599,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,219,599,994.14/611,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,444.10

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