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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,905.91, 608,846.30 and 192,827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,905.91, 608,846.30 and 192,827.21 is: 289,234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,905.91 : 608,846.30 = 192,827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,905.91/608,846.30 = 192,827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,905.91x = 608,846.30 × 192,827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,905.91x = 117,402,130,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,402,130,303.59/405,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,234.84

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