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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,982.60, 917,974.62 and 191,260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,982.60, 917,974.62 and 191,260.68 is: 286,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,982.60 : 917,974.62 = 191,260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,982.60/917,974.62 = 191,260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,982.60x = 917,974.62 × 191,260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,982.60x = 175,572,450,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,572,450,043.94/611,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,891.25

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