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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,366.09, 912,244.57 and 187,587.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,366.09, 912,244.57 and 187,587.29 is: 281,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,366.09 : 912,244.57 = 187,587.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,366.09/912,244.57 = 187,587.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,366.09x = 912,244.57 × 187,587.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,366.09x = 171,125,486,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,125,486,703.52/608,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,287.02

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