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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,497.60, 917,203.20 and 212,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,497.60, 917,203.20 and 212,041.60 is: 318,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,497.60 : 917,203.20 = 212,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,497.60/917,203.20 = 212,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,497.60x = 917,203.20 × 212,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,497.60x = 194,485,234,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,485,234,053.12/611,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,047.42

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