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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,196.36, 916,982.24 and 291,755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,196.36, 916,982.24 and 291,755.85 is: 437,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,196.36 : 916,982.24 = 291,755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,196.36/916,982.24 = 291,755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,196.36x = 916,982.24 × 291,755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,196.36x = 267,534,932,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,534,932,866.10/611,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,723.37

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