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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,190.58, 927,419.02 and 191,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,190.58, 927,419.02 and 191,717.80 is: 287,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,190.58 : 927,419.02 = 191,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,190.58/927,419.02 = 191,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,190.58x = 927,419.02 × 191,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,190.58x = 177,802,734,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,802,734,192.56/618,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,617.99

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