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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,942.58, 917,913.70 and 191,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,942.58, 917,913.70 and 191,218.46 is: 286,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,942.58 : 917,913.70 = 191,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,942.58/917,913.70 = 191,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,942.58x = 917,913.70 × 191,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,942.58x = 175,522,039,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,522,039,776.36/611,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,827.63

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