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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,636.49, 852,870.29 and 388,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,636.49, 852,870.29 and 388,575.58 is: 536,568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,636.49 : 852,870.29 = 388,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,636.49/852,870.29 = 388,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,636.49x = 852,870.29 × 388,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,636.49x = 331,404,567,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,404,567,601.52/617,636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,568.96

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