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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,460.30, 917,222.40 and 184,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,460.30, 917,222.40 and 184,985.40 is: 277,487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,460.30 : 917,222.40 = 184,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,460.30/917,222.40 = 184,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,460.30x = 917,222.40 × 184,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,460.30x = 169,672,752,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,672,752,552.96/611,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,487.77

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