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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,706.10, 917,559.15 and 399,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,706.10, 917,559.15 and 399,129.70 is: 598,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,706.10 : 917,559.15 = 399,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,706.10/917,559.15 = 399,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,706.10x = 917,559.15 × 399,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,706.10x = 366,225,108,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,225,108,271.76/611,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,694.55

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