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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,968.52, 922,480.41 and 188,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,968.52, 922,480.41 and 188,473.10 is: 282,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,968.52 : 922,480.41 = 188,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,968.52/922,480.41 = 188,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,968.52x = 922,480.41 × 188,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,968.52x = 173,862,742,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,862,742,561.97/614,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,718.12

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