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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,944.83, 917,917.08 and 191,220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,944.83, 917,917.08 and 191,220.71 is: 286,831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,944.83 : 917,917.08 = 191,220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,944.83/917,917.08 = 191,220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,944.83x = 917,917.08 × 191,220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,944.83x = 175,524,750,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,524,750,452.06/611,944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,831.00

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