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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,014, 913,608.12 and 188,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,014, 913,608.12 and 188,322.32 is: 282,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,014 : 913,608.12 = 188,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,014/913,608.12 = 188,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,014x = 913,608.12 × 188,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,014x = 172,052,800,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,052,800,729.24/609,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,510.42

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