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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,056.19, 927,228.87 and 191,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,056.19, 927,228.87 and 191,569.68 is: 287,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,056.19 : 927,228.87 = 191,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,056.19/927,228.87 = 191,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,056.19x = 927,228.87 × 191,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,056.19x = 177,628,937,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,628,937,912.66/618,056.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,399.33

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