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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,926.32, 913,476.96 and 188,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,926.32, 913,476.96 and 188,235 is: 282,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,926.32 : 913,476.96 = 188,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,926.32/913,476.96 = 188,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,926.32x = 913,476.96 × 188,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,926.32x = 171,948,335,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,948,335,565.60/608,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,379.54

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