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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,304.55, 927,544.86 and 191,877.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,304.55, 927,544.86 and 191,877.23 is: 287,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,304.55 : 927,544.86 = 191,877.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,304.55/927,544.86 = 191,877.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,304.55x = 927,544.86 × 191,877.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,304.55x = 177,974,733,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,974,733,799.81/618,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,843.16

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