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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,983.20, 914,974.80 and 189,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,983.20, 914,974.80 and 189,301.60 is: 283,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,983.20 : 914,974.80 = 189,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,983.20/914,974.80 = 189,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,983.20x = 914,974.80 × 189,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,983.20x = 173,206,193,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,206,193,599.68/609,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,952.40

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