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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,603.80, 917,405.70 and 399,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,603.80, 917,405.70 and 399,027.40 is: 598,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,603.80 : 917,405.70 = 399,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,603.80/917,405.70 = 399,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,603.80x = 917,405.70 × 399,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,603.80x = 366,070,011,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,070,011,216.18/611,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,541.10

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