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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,962.80, 918,073.80 and 185,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,962.80, 918,073.80 and 185,463.60 is: 278,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,962.80 : 918,073.80 = 185,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,962.80/918,073.80 = 185,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,962.80x = 918,073.80 × 185,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,962.80x = 170,269,272,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,269,272,013.68/611,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,234.68

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