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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,577.60, 917,366.40 and 399,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,577.60, 917,366.40 and 399,001.20 is: 598,501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,577.60 : 917,366.40 = 399,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,577.60/917,366.40 = 399,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,577.60x = 917,366.40 × 399,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,577.60x = 366,030,294,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,030,294,439.68/611,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,501.80

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