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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,789.20, 607,183.80 and 194,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,789.20, 607,183.80 and 194,837.20 is: 292,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,789.20 : 607,183.80 = 194,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,789.20/607,183.80 = 194,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,789.20x = 607,183.80 × 194,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,789.20x = 118,301,991,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,301,991,477.36/404,789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,255.80

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