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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,748.72, 609,328.91 and 193,212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,748.72, 609,328.91 and 193,212.77 is: 289,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,748.72 : 609,328.91 = 193,212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,748.72/609,328.91 = 193,212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,748.72x = 609,328.91 × 193,212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,748.72x = 117,730,123,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,730,123,978.57/406,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,441.90

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