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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,921.80, 917,882.70 and 191,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,921.80, 917,882.70 and 191,326.60 is: 286,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,921.80 : 917,882.70 = 191,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,921.80/917,882.70 = 191,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,921.80x = 917,882.70 × 191,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,921.80x = 175,615,376,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,615,376,189.82/611,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,989.90

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