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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,427.60, 917,141.40 and 190,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,427.60, 917,141.40 and 190,702.80 is: 286,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,427.60 : 917,141.40 = 190,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,427.60/917,141.40 = 190,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,427.60x = 917,141.40 × 190,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,427.60x = 174,901,432,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,901,432,975.92/611,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,054.20

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