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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,963.68, 915,979.92 and 326,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,963.68, 915,979.92 and 326,941.60 is: 489,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,963.68 : 915,979.92 = 326,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,963.68/915,979.92 = 326,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,963.68x = 915,979.92 × 326,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,963.68x = 299,471,940,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,471,940,612.67/611,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,362.28

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