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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,969.86, 923,987.91 and 195,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,969.86, 923,987.91 and 195,278.54 is: 292,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,969.86 : 923,987.91 = 195,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,969.86/923,987.91 = 195,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,969.86x = 923,987.91 × 195,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,969.86x = 180,435,010,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,435,010,042.45/615,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,928.31

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