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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,445.60, 911,168.40 and 186,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,445.60, 911,168.40 and 186,720.80 is: 280,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,445.60 : 911,168.40 = 186,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,445.60/911,168.40 = 186,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,445.60x = 911,168.40 × 186,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,445.60x = 170,134,092,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,134,092,582.72/607,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,081.20

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