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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,374.80, 917,191.80 and 184,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,374.80, 917,191.80 and 184,875.60 is: 277,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,374.80 : 917,191.80 = 184,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,374.80/917,191.80 = 184,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,374.80x = 917,191.80 × 184,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,374.80x = 169,566,384,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,566,384,340.08/611,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,352.59

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