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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,562.70, 916,906.65 and 274,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,562.70, 916,906.65 and 274,327.30 is: 411,294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,562.70 : 916,906.65 = 274,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,562.70/916,906.65 = 274,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,562.70x = 916,906.65 × 274,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,562.70x = 251,532,525,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,532,525,646.55/611,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,294.75

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