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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,558.10, 911,337.15 and 186,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,558.10, 911,337.15 and 186,779.30 is: 280,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,558.10 : 911,337.15 = 186,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,558.10/911,337.15 = 186,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,558.10x = 911,337.15 × 186,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,558.10x = 170,218,914,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,218,914,941.00/607,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,168.95

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