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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,515.20, 911,186.40 and 208,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,515.20, 911,186.40 and 208,174.40 is: 312,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,515.20 : 911,186.40 = 208,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,515.20/911,186.40 = 208,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,515.20x = 911,186.40 × 208,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,515.20x = 189,685,682,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,685,682,108.16/607,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,231.99

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