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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,427.80, 917,271.30 and 184,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,427.80, 917,271.30 and 184,928.60 is: 277,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,427.80 : 917,271.30 = 184,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,427.80/917,271.30 = 184,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,427.80x = 917,271.30 × 184,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,427.80x = 169,629,697,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,629,697,329.18/611,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,432.10

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