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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,658.69, 917,654.12 and 185,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,658.69, 917,654.12 and 185,208.82 is: 277,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,658.69 : 917,654.12 = 185,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,658.69/917,654.12 = 185,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,658.69x = 917,654.12 × 185,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,658.69x = 169,957,639,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,957,639,027.47/611,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,863.52

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