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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,886.63, 917,514.80 and 274,638.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,886.63, 917,514.80 and 274,638.17 is: 411,815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,886.63 : 917,514.80 = 274,638.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,886.63/917,514.80 = 274,638.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,886.63x = 917,514.80 × 274,638.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,886.63x = 251,984,585,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,984,585,619.92/611,886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,815.81

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