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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,885.13, 917,512.55 and 274,636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,885.13, 917,512.55 and 274,636.67 is: 411,813.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,885.13 : 917,512.55 = 274,636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,885.13/917,512.55 = 274,636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,885.13x = 917,512.55 × 274,636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,885.13x = 251,982,586,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,982,586,484.35/611,885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,813.55

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