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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,055.70, 924,171.14 and 189,627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,055.70, 924,171.14 and 189,627.09 is: 284,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,055.70 : 924,171.14 = 189,627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,055.70/924,171.14 = 189,627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,055.70x = 924,171.14 × 189,627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,055.70x = 175,247,883,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,247,883,940.18/616,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,467.60

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