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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,617.76, 609,926.52 and 196,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,617.76, 609,926.52 and 196,665.76 is: 294,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,617.76 : 609,926.52 = 196,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,617.76/609,926.52 = 196,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,617.76x = 609,926.52 × 196,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,617.76x = 119,951,662,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,951,662,599.96/406,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,998.58

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