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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,938.80, 917,591.40 and 274,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,938.80, 917,591.40 and 274,689.04 is: 411,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,938.80 : 917,591.40 = 274,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,938.80/917,591.40 = 274,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,938.80x = 917,591.40 × 274,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,938.80x = 252,052,300,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,052,300,778.26/611,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,891.35

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