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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,714.13, 917,580.42 and 212,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,714.13, 917,580.42 and 212,367.60 is: 318,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,714.13 : 917,580.42 = 212,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,714.13/917,580.42 = 212,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,714.13x = 917,580.42 × 212,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,714.13x = 194,864,351,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,864,351,602.39/611,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,554.60

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