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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,425.80, 917,268.30 and 184,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,425.80, 917,268.30 and 184,926.60 is: 277,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,425.80 : 917,268.30 = 184,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,425.80/917,268.30 = 184,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,425.80x = 917,268.30 × 184,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,425.80x = 169,627,308,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,627,308,006.78/611,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,429.10

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