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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,998.80, 918,127.80 and 185,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,998.80, 918,127.80 and 185,499.60 is: 278,288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,998.80 : 918,127.80 = 185,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,998.80/918,127.80 = 185,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,998.80x = 918,127.80 × 185,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,998.80x = 170,312,339,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,312,339,648.88/611,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,288.68

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