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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,252.40, 910,878.60 and 186,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,252.40, 910,878.60 and 186,473.60 is: 279,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,252.40 : 910,878.60 = 186,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,252.40/910,878.60 = 186,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,252.40x = 910,878.60 × 186,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,252.40x = 169,854,811,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,854,811,704.96/607,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,710.40

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