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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613,875.69, 920,867.49 and 187,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613,875.69, 920,867.49 and 187,507.71 is: 281,278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613,875.69 : 920,867.49 = 187,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613,875.69/920,867.49 = 187,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613,875.69x = 920,867.49 × 187,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613,875.69x = 172,669,754,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,669,754,263.35/613,875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,278.05

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