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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,310.40, 910,965.60 and 186,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,310.40, 910,965.60 and 186,607.20 is: 279,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,310.40 : 910,965.60 = 186,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,310.40/910,965.60 = 186,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,310.40x = 910,965.60 × 186,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,310.40x = 169,992,739,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,992,739,912.32/607,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,910.80

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