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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,243.25, 609,003.50 and 192,879.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,243.25, 609,003.50 and 192,879.53 is: 289,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,243.25 : 609,003.50 = 192,879.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,243.25/609,003.50 = 192,879.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,243.25x = 609,003.50 × 192,879.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,243.25x = 117,464,305,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,464,305,562.24/406,243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,147.71

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