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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,894.83, 917,582.69 and 291,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,894.83, 917,582.69 and 291,676.25 is: 437,390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,894.83 : 917,582.69 = 291,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,894.83/917,582.69 = 291,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,894.83x = 917,582.69 × 291,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,894.83x = 267,637,078,084.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,637,078,084.11/611,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,390.65

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