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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,584.74, 917,347.68 and 206,749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,584.74, 917,347.68 and 206,749.98 is: 310,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,584.74 : 917,347.68 = 206,749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,584.74/917,347.68 = 206,749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,584.74x = 917,347.68 × 206,749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,584.74x = 189,661,614,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,661,614,493.05/611,584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,115.02

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