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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,862.30, 917,793.45 and 399,285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,862.30, 917,793.45 and 399,285.90 is: 598,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,862.30 : 917,793.45 = 399,285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,862.30/917,793.45 = 399,285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,862.30x = 917,793.45 × 399,285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,862.30x = 366,461,983,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,461,983,697.36/611,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,928.85

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