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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,094, 916,694.28 and 251,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,094, 916,694.28 and 251,286.72 is: 376,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,094 : 916,694.28 = 251,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,094/916,694.28 = 251,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,094x = 916,694.28 × 251,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,094x = 230,353,098,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,353,098,863.96/611,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,951.99

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