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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,637.16, 911,554.56 and 186,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,637.16, 911,554.56 and 186,913.44 is: 280,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,637.16 : 911,554.56 = 186,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,637.16/911,554.56 = 186,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,637.16x = 911,554.56 × 186,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,637.16x = 170,381,798,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,381,798,557.29/607,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,400.56

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