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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,781.80, 917,802.30 and 185,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,781.80, 917,802.30 and 185,282.60 is: 277,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,781.80 : 917,802.30 = 185,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,781.80/917,802.30 = 185,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,781.80x = 917,802.30 × 185,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,781.80x = 170,052,796,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,052,796,429.98/611,781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,963.15

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