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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,999.60, 923,999.40 and 195,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,999.60, 923,999.40 and 195,274.80 is: 292,912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,999.60 : 923,999.40 = 195,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,999.60/923,999.40 = 195,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,999.60x = 923,999.40 × 195,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,999.60x = 180,433,798,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,433,798,035.12/615,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,912.20

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