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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,976.12, 917,963.97 and 191,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,976.12, 917,963.97 and 191,251.98 is: 286,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,976.12 : 917,963.97 = 191,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,976.12/917,963.97 = 191,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,976.12x = 917,963.97 × 191,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,976.12x = 175,562,426,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,562,426,831.16/611,976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,877.90

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