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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,148.80, 916,735.04 and 211,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,148.80, 916,735.04 and 211,802.72 is: 317,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,148.80 : 916,735.04 = 211,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,148.80/916,735.04 = 211,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,148.80x = 916,735.04 × 211,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,148.80x = 194,166,974,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,166,974,991.31/611,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,708.18

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