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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,499.10, 911,248.65 and 186,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,499.10, 911,248.65 and 186,720.30 is: 280,080.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,499.10 : 911,248.65 = 186,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,499.10/911,248.65 = 186,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,499.10x = 911,248.65 × 186,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,499.10x = 170,148,621,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,148,621,302.60/607,499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,080.45

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