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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,635.49, 852,868.91 and 388,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,635.49, 852,868.91 and 388,574.58 is: 536,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,635.49 : 852,868.91 = 388,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,635.49/852,868.91 = 388,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,635.49x = 852,868.91 × 388,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,635.49x = 331,403,178,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,403,178,498.31/617,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,567.58

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