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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,860.80, 911,791.20 and 187,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,860.80, 911,791.20 and 187,265.60 is: 280,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,860.80 : 911,791.20 = 187,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,860.80/911,791.20 = 187,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,860.80x = 911,791.20 × 187,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,860.80x = 170,747,126,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,747,126,142.72/607,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,898.40

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