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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,664.13, 609,167.87 and 192,783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,664.13, 609,167.87 and 192,783.77 is: 288,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,664.13 : 609,167.87 = 192,783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,664.13/609,167.87 = 192,783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,664.13x = 609,167.87 × 192,783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,664.13x = 117,437,678,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,437,678,541.47/406,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,782.98

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