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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,370.58, 921,721.92 and 187,921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,370.58, 921,721.92 and 187,921.38 is: 281,932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,370.58 : 921,721.92 = 187,921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,370.58/921,721.92 = 187,921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,370.58x = 921,721.92 × 187,921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,370.58x = 173,211,255,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,211,255,182.65/614,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,932.86

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