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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,002.69, 916,566.45 and 211,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,002.69, 916,566.45 and 211,642.72 is: 317,485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,002.69 : 916,566.45 = 211,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,002.69/916,566.45 = 211,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,002.69x = 916,566.45 × 211,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,002.69x = 193,984,610,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,610,897.70/611,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,485.69

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