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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,629.12, 608,266.11 and 192,457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,629.12, 608,266.11 and 192,457.82 is: 288,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,629.12 : 608,266.11 = 192,457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,629.12/608,266.11 = 192,457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,629.12x = 608,266.11 × 192,457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,629.12x = 117,065,570,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,065,570,670.29/405,629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,602.48

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