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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,989.60, 917,985.12 and 191,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,989.60, 917,985.12 and 191,267.68 is: 286,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,989.60 : 917,985.12 = 191,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,989.60/917,985.12 = 191,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,989.60x = 917,985.12 × 191,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,989.60x = 175,580,884,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,580,884,176.92/611,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,901.75

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