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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,855.80, 911,783.70 and 187,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,855.80, 911,783.70 and 187,260.60 is: 280,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,855.80 : 911,783.70 = 187,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,855.80/911,783.70 = 187,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,855.80x = 911,783.70 × 187,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,855.80x = 170,741,162,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,741,162,732.22/607,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,890.90

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