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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,152.78, 927,362.36 and 191,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,152.78, 927,362.36 and 191,680.02 is: 287,561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,152.78 : 927,362.36 = 191,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,152.78/927,362.36 = 191,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,152.78x = 927,362.36 × 191,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,152.78x = 177,756,835,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,756,835,712.05/618,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,561.33

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