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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,735.80, 917,603.70 and 399,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,735.80, 917,603.70 and 399,159.40 is: 598,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,735.80 : 917,603.70 = 399,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,735.80/917,603.70 = 399,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,735.80x = 917,603.70 × 399,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,735.80x = 366,270,142,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,270,142,329.78/611,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,739.10

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