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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,222.78, 927,467.01 and 191,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,222.78, 927,467.01 and 191,749.68 is: 287,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,222.78 : 927,467.01 = 191,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,222.78/927,467.01 = 191,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,222.78x = 927,467.01 × 191,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,222.78x = 177,841,502,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,841,502,378.06/618,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,665.72

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