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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,793.20, 917,689.80 and 191,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,793.20, 917,689.80 and 191,111.60 is: 286,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,793.20 : 917,689.80 = 191,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,793.20/917,689.80 = 191,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,793.20x = 917,689.80 × 191,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,793.20x = 175,381,165,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,381,165,981.68/611,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,667.40

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