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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,795.53, 911,705.04 and 187,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,795.53, 911,705.04 and 187,071 is: 280,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,795.53 : 911,705.04 = 187,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,795.53/911,705.04 = 187,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,795.53x = 911,705.04 × 187,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,795.53x = 170,553,573,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,553,573,537.84/607,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,610.11

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