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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,241.39, 921,328.47 and 187,776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,241.39, 921,328.47 and 187,776.99 is: 281,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,241.39 : 921,328.47 = 187,776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,241.39/921,328.47 = 187,776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,241.39x = 921,328.47 × 187,776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,241.39x = 173,004,286,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,004,286,897.91/614,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,655.21

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