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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,566.02, 917,358.60 and 185,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,566.02, 917,358.60 and 185,106.50 is: 277,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,566.02 : 917,358.60 = 185,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,566.02/917,358.60 = 185,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,566.02x = 917,358.60 × 185,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,566.02x = 169,809,039,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,809,039,690.90/611,566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,662.65

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