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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,997.20, 913,495.80 and 188,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,997.20, 913,495.80 and 188,315.60 is: 282,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,997.20 : 913,495.80 = 188,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,997.20/913,495.80 = 188,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,997.20x = 913,495.80 × 188,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,997.20x = 172,025,509,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,025,509,674.48/608,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,473.40

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