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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,998.80, 917,998.20 and 191,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,998.80, 917,998.20 and 191,403.60 is: 287,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,998.80 : 917,998.20 = 191,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,998.80/917,998.20 = 191,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,998.80x = 917,998.20 × 191,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,998.80x = 175,708,160,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,708,160,273.52/611,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,105.40

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