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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,055.60, 609,083.40 and 195,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,055.60, 609,083.40 and 195,714.80 is: 293,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,055.60 : 609,083.40 = 195,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,055.60/609,083.40 = 195,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,055.60x = 609,083.40 × 195,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,055.60x = 119,206,635,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,206,635,814.32/406,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,572.20

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