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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,224.75, 916,629.48 and 211,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,224.75, 916,629.48 and 211,772.26 is: 317,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,224.75 : 916,629.48 = 211,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,224.75/916,629.48 = 211,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,224.75x = 916,629.48 × 211,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,224.75x = 194,116,696,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,116,696,562.23/611,224.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,586.45

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