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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,215.52, 916,829.60 and 184,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,215.52, 916,829.60 and 184,754.88 is: 277,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,215.52 : 916,829.60 = 184,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,215.52/916,829.60 = 184,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,215.52x = 916,829.60 × 184,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,215.52x = 169,388,742,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,388,742,728.45/611,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,134.23

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