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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,162.20, 916,523.70 and 211,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,162.20, 916,523.70 and 211,695.40 is: 317,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,162.20 : 916,523.70 = 211,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,162.20/916,523.70 = 211,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,162.20x = 916,523.70 × 211,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,162.20x = 194,023,851,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,023,851,280.98/611,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,467.03

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