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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,408.08, 917,096.76 and 212,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,408.08, 917,096.76 and 212,334.80 is: 318,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,408.08 : 917,096.76 = 212,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,408.08/917,096.76 = 212,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,408.08x = 917,096.76 × 212,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,408.08x = 194,731,557,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,731,557,115.25/611,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,496.87

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