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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,991.70, 911,901.15 and 187,310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,991.70, 911,901.15 and 187,310.10 is: 280,938.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,991.70 : 911,901.15 = 187,310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,991.70/911,901.15 = 187,310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,991.70x = 911,901.15 × 187,310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,991.70x = 170,808,295,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,808,295,596.62/607,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,938.53

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