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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,674.80, 917,512.32 and 190,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,674.80, 917,512.32 and 190,986.72 is: 286,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,674.80 : 917,512.32 = 190,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,674.80/917,512.32 = 190,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,674.80x = 917,512.32 × 190,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,674.80x = 175,232,668,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,232,668,556.39/611,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,480.12

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