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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,933.43, 927,032.49 and 191,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,933.43, 927,032.49 and 191,459.81 is: 287,230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,933.43 : 927,032.49 = 191,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,933.43/927,032.49 = 191,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,933.43x = 927,032.49 × 191,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,933.43x = 177,489,466,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,489,466,716.81/617,933.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,230.72

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