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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,663.60, 1,217,495.40 and 368,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,663.60, 1,217,495.40 and 368,431.60 is: 552,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,663.60 : 1,217,495.40 = 368,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,663.60/1,217,495.40 = 368,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,663.60x = 1,217,495.40 × 368,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,663.60x = 448,563,778,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,563,778,214.64/811,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,647.40

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