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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,409.08, 917,098.26 and 212,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,409.08, 917,098.26 and 212,335.80 is: 318,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,409.08 : 917,098.26 = 212,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,409.08/917,098.26 = 212,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,409.08x = 917,098.26 × 212,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,409.08x = 194,732,792,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,732,792,715.71/611,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,498.37

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