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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,579.40, 917,369.10 and 212,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,579.40, 917,369.10 and 212,087.40 is: 318,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,579.40 : 917,369.10 = 212,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,579.40/917,369.10 = 212,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,579.40x = 917,369.10 × 212,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,579.40x = 194,562,427,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,562,427,259.34/611,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,131.10

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