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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,151.80, 916,739.54 and 211,805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,151.80, 916,739.54 and 211,805.72 is: 317,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,151.80 : 916,739.54 = 211,805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,151.80/916,739.54 = 211,805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,151.80x = 916,739.54 × 211,805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,151.80x = 194,170,678,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,170,678,322.17/611,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,712.68

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