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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,015, 913,609.62 and 188,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,015, 913,609.62 and 188,323.32 is: 282,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,015 : 913,609.62 = 188,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,015/913,609.62 = 188,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,015x = 913,609.62 × 188,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,015x = 172,053,996,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,053,996,822.34/609,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,511.92

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