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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,966.94, 917,294.13 and 295,989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,966.94, 917,294.13 and 295,989.18 is: 443,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,966.94 : 917,294.13 = 295,989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,966.94/917,294.13 = 295,989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,966.94x = 917,294.13 × 295,989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,966.94x = 271,509,137,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,509,137,357.51/611,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,666.35

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