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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,960.36, 923,973.66 and 195,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,960.36, 923,973.66 and 195,269.04 is: 292,914.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,960.36 : 923,973.66 = 195,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,960.36/923,973.66 = 195,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,960.36x = 923,973.66 × 195,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,960.36x = 180,423,449,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,423,449,573.49/615,960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,914.06

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