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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,711.70, 919,067.55 and 186,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,711.70, 919,067.55 and 186,246.70 is: 279,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,711.70 : 919,067.55 = 186,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,711.70/919,067.55 = 186,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,711.70x = 919,067.55 × 186,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,711.70x = 171,173,298,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173,298,264.59/612,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,370.05

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