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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,863.94, 917,480.76 and 274,615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,863.94, 917,480.76 and 274,615.48 is: 411,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,863.94 : 917,480.76 = 274,615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,863.94/917,480.76 = 274,615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,863.94x = 917,480.76 × 274,615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,863.94x = 251,954,419,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,954,419,298.17/611,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,781.78

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