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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,305.55, 927,546.36 and 191,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,305.55, 927,546.36 and 191,878.23 is: 287,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,305.55 : 927,546.36 = 191,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,305.55/927,546.36 = 191,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,305.55x = 927,546.36 × 191,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,305.55x = 177,975,953,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,975,953,799.74/618,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,844.66

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