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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,945.33, 917,917.83 and 191,221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,945.33, 917,917.83 and 191,221.21 is: 286,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,945.33 : 917,917.83 = 191,221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,945.33/917,917.83 = 191,221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,945.33x = 917,917.83 × 191,221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,945.33x = 175,525,352,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,525,352,587.48/611,945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,831.75

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