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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,663.80, 917,495.70 and 399,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,663.80, 917,495.70 and 399,087.40 is: 598,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,663.80 : 917,495.70 = 399,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,663.80/917,495.70 = 399,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,663.80x = 917,495.70 × 399,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,663.80x = 366,160,973,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,160,973,424.18/611,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,631.10

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