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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,941.96, 844,218.31 and 382,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,941.96, 844,218.31 and 382,342.84 is: 527,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,941.96 : 844,218.31 = 382,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,941.96/844,218.31 = 382,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,941.96x = 844,218.31 × 382,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,941.96x = 322,780,826,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,780,826,225.40/611,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,469.67

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