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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,462.38, 600,364.32 and 187,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,462.38, 600,364.32 and 187,124.82 is: 280,533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,462.38 : 600,364.32 = 187,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,462.38/600,364.32 = 187,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,462.38x = 600,364.32 × 187,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,462.38x = 112,343,065,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,343,065,314.42/400,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,533.38

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