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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,371.58, 921,723.42 and 187,922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,371.58, 921,723.42 and 187,922.38 is: 281,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,371.58 : 921,723.42 = 187,922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,371.58/921,723.42 = 187,922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,371.58x = 921,723.42 × 187,922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,371.58x = 173,212,458,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,212,458,788.14/614,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,934.36

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