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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,364.34, 912,241.95 and 187,585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,364.34, 912,241.95 and 187,585.54 is: 281,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,364.34 : 912,241.95 = 187,585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,364.34/912,241.95 = 187,585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,364.34x = 912,241.95 × 187,585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,364.34x = 171,123,395,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,123,395,817.35/608,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,284.40

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