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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,974.62, 917,961.72 and 191,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,974.62, 917,961.72 and 191,250.48 is: 286,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,974.62 : 917,961.72 = 191,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,974.62/917,961.72 = 191,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,974.62x = 917,961.72 × 191,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,974.62x = 175,560,619,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,560,619,571.63/611,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,875.65

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