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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,700.70, 917,551.05 and 274,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,700.70, 917,551.05 and 274,902.70 is: 412,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,700.70 : 917,551.05 = 274,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,700.70/917,551.05 = 274,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,700.70x = 917,551.05 × 274,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,700.70x = 252,237,261,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,237,261,032.84/611,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,354.05

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