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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,794.03, 911,702.79 and 187,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,794.03, 911,702.79 and 187,069.50 is: 280,607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,794.03 : 911,702.79 = 187,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,794.03/911,702.79 = 187,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,794.03x = 911,702.79 × 187,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,794.03x = 170,551,785,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,551,785,073.91/607,794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,607.86

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