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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,653.63, 852,240.84 and 388,077.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,653.63, 852,240.84 and 388,077.91 is: 535,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,653.63 : 852,240.84 = 388,077.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,653.63/852,240.84 = 388,077.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,653.63x = 852,240.84 × 388,077.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,653.63x = 330,735,845,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,735,845,069.15/617,653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,471.38

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