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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,558.60, 917,337.90 and 190,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,558.60, 917,337.90 and 190,779.80 is: 286,169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,558.60 : 917,337.90 = 190,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,558.60/917,337.90 = 190,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,558.60x = 917,337.90 × 190,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,558.60x = 175,009,541,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,009,541,094.42/611,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,169.70

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