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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,331.40, 916,997.10 and 211,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,331.40, 916,997.10 and 211,839.40 is: 317,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,331.40 : 916,997.10 = 211,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,331.40/916,997.10 = 211,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,331.40x = 916,997.10 × 211,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,331.40x = 194,256,115,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,256,115,465.74/611,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,759.10

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