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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,577.80, 917,366.70 and 399,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,577.80, 917,366.70 and 399,001.40 is: 598,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,577.80 : 917,366.70 = 399,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,577.80/917,366.70 = 399,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,577.80x = 917,366.70 × 399,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,577.80x = 366,030,597,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,030,597,613.38/611,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,502.10

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