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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,854.97, 917,687.68 and 312,556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,854.97, 917,687.68 and 312,556.73 is: 468,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,854.97 : 917,687.68 = 312,556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,854.97/917,687.68 = 312,556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,854.97x = 917,687.68 × 312,556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,854.97x = 286,829,460,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,829,460,422.09/611,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,786.68

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