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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,874.80, 913,312.20 and 188,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,874.80, 913,312.20 and 188,279.60 is: 282,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,874.80 : 913,312.20 = 188,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,874.80/913,312.20 = 188,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,874.80x = 913,312.20 × 188,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,874.80x = 171,958,055,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,958,055,691.12/608,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,419.40

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