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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,991.60, 917,988.12 and 191,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,991.60, 917,988.12 and 191,269.68 is: 286,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,991.60 : 917,988.12 = 191,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,991.60/917,988.12 = 191,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,991.60x = 917,988.12 × 191,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,991.60x = 175,583,293,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,583,293,956.20/611,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,904.75

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