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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,578.80, 917,368.20 and 399,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,578.80, 917,368.20 and 399,002.40 is: 598,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,578.80 : 917,368.20 = 399,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,578.80/917,368.20 = 399,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,578.80x = 917,368.20 × 399,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,578.80x = 366,032,113,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,032,113,483.68/611,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,503.60

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