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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,931.92, 917,392.44 and 270,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,931.92, 917,392.44 and 270,131.96 is: 404,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,931.92 : 917,392.44 = 270,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,931.92/917,392.44 = 270,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,931.92x = 917,392.44 × 270,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,931.92x = 247,817,017,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,817,017,906.38/611,931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,974.82

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