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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,367.09, 912,246.07 and 187,588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,367.09, 912,246.07 and 187,588.29 is: 281,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,367.09 : 912,246.07 = 187,588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,367.09/912,246.07 = 187,588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,367.09x = 912,246.07 × 187,588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,367.09x = 171,126,680,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,126,680,330.52/608,367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,288.52

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