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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,998.60, 912,084.30 and 187,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,998.60, 912,084.30 and 187,230.60 is: 280,872.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,998.60 : 912,084.30 = 187,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,998.60/912,084.30 = 187,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,998.60x = 912,084.30 × 187,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,998.60x = 170,770,090,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,770,090,739.58/607,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,872.51

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