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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,563.70, 916,908.15 and 274,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,563.70, 916,908.15 and 274,328.30 is: 411,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,563.70 : 916,908.15 = 274,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,563.70/916,908.15 = 274,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,563.70x = 916,908.15 × 274,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,563.70x = 251,533,854,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,533,854,045.65/611,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,296.25

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