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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,713.07, 917,578.83 and 212,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,713.07, 917,578.83 and 212,366.53 is: 318,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,713.07 : 917,578.83 = 212,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,713.07/917,578.83 = 212,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,713.07x = 917,578.83 × 212,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,713.07x = 194,863,032,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,863,032,128.56/611,713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,553.00

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