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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,778.60, 917,667.90 and 399,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,778.60, 917,667.90 and 399,202.20 is: 598,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,778.60 : 917,667.90 = 399,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,778.60/917,667.90 = 399,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,778.60x = 917,667.90 × 399,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,778.60x = 366,335,044,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,335,044,549.38/611,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,803.30

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