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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,997.20, 914,995.80 and 189,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,997.20, 914,995.80 and 189,315.60 is: 283,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,997.20 : 914,995.80 = 189,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,997.20/914,995.80 = 189,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,997.20x = 914,995.80 × 189,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,997.20x = 173,222,978,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,222,978,874.48/609,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,973.40

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