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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,862.94, 917,479.26 and 274,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,862.94, 917,479.26 and 274,614.48 is: 411,780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,862.94 : 917,479.26 = 274,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,862.94/917,479.26 = 274,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,862.94x = 917,479.26 × 274,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,862.94x = 251,953,089,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,953,089,895.69/611,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,780.28

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