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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,216.23, 916,616.73 and 211,763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,216.23, 916,616.73 and 211,763.75 is: 317,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,216.23 : 916,616.73 = 211,763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,216.23/916,616.73 = 211,763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,216.23x = 916,616.73 × 211,763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,216.23x = 194,106,200,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,106,200,695.93/611,216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,573.70

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