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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,368.23, 912,564.63 and 187,644.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,368.23, 912,564.63 and 187,644.15 is: 281,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,368.23 : 912,564.63 = 187,644.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,368.23/912,564.63 = 187,644.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,368.23x = 912,564.63 × 187,644.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,368.23x = 171,237,414,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,237,414,316.42/608,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,470.01

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