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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,973.95, 913,548.44 and 188,282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,973.95, 913,548.44 and 188,282.63 is: 282,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,973.95 : 913,548.44 = 188,282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,973.95/913,548.44 = 188,282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,973.95x = 913,548.44 × 188,282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,973.95x = 172,005,298,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,005,298,818.56/608,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,451.00

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