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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,682.20, 917,085.90 and 274,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,682.20, 917,085.90 and 274,446.80 is: 411,473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,682.20 : 917,085.90 = 274,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,682.20/917,085.90 = 274,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,682.20x = 917,085.90 × 274,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,682.20x = 251,691,290,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,691,290,580.12/611,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,473.95

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