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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,260.72, 915,399.84 and 189,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,260.72, 915,399.84 and 189,510 is: 284,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,260.72 : 915,399.84 = 189,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,260.72/915,399.84 = 189,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,260.72x = 915,399.84 × 189,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,260.72x = 173,477,423,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,477,423,678.40/610,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,267.72

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