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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,977.10, 913,465.65 and 188,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,977.10, 913,465.65 and 188,252.30 is: 282,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,977.10 : 913,465.65 = 188,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,977.10/913,465.65 = 188,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,977.10x = 913,465.65 × 188,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,977.10x = 171,962,009,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,962,009,583.50/608,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,378.45

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