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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,648.82, 917,473.23 and 190,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,648.82, 917,473.23 and 190,960.74 is: 286,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,648.82 : 917,473.23 = 190,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,648.82/917,473.23 = 190,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,648.82x = 917,473.23 × 190,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,648.82x = 175,201,366,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,201,366,930.99/611,648.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,441.11

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