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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,843.40, 917,765.10 and 328,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,843.40, 917,765.10 and 328,408.20 is: 492,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,843.40 : 917,765.10 = 328,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,843.40/917,765.10 = 328,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,843.40x = 917,765.10 × 328,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,843.40x = 301,401,584,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,401,584,513.82/611,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,612.30

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