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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,732.20, 911,511.90 and 187,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,732.20, 911,511.90 and 187,050.60 is: 280,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,732.20 : 911,511.90 = 187,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,732.20/911,511.90 = 187,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,732.20x = 911,511.90 × 187,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,732.20x = 170,498,847,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,498,847,802.14/607,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,549.31

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