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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,571.40, 917,357.10 and 212,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,571.40, 917,357.10 and 212,079.40 is: 318,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,571.40 : 917,357.10 = 212,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,571.40/917,357.10 = 212,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,571.40x = 917,357.10 × 212,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,571.40x = 194,552,543,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,552,543,353.74/611,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,119.10

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