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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,905.22, 608,845.28 and 192,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,905.22, 608,845.28 and 192,826.52 is: 289,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,905.22 : 608,845.28 = 192,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,905.22/608,845.28 = 192,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,905.22x = 608,845.28 × 192,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,905.22x = 117,401,516,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,401,516,560.83/405,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,233.82

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