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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,973.60, 917,961.12 and 191,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,973.60, 917,961.12 and 191,251.68 is: 286,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,973.60 : 917,961.12 = 191,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,973.60/917,961.12 = 191,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,973.60x = 917,961.12 × 191,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,973.60x = 175,561,606,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,561,606,374.68/611,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,877.75

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