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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,573.02, 917,369.10 and 185,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,573.02, 917,369.10 and 185,113.51 is: 277,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,573.02 : 917,369.10 = 185,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,573.02/917,369.10 = 185,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,573.02x = 917,369.10 × 185,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,573.02x = 169,817,414,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,817,414,066.54/611,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,673.16

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