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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,693.70, 917,103.15 and 274,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,693.70, 917,103.15 and 274,458.30 is: 411,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,693.70 : 917,103.15 = 274,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,693.70/917,103.15 = 274,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,693.70x = 917,103.15 × 274,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,693.70x = 251,706,571,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,706,571,473.65/611,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,491.19

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