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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,831.20, 610,419.60 and 196,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,831.20, 610,419.60 and 196,360.80 is: 294,624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,831.20 : 610,419.60 = 196,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,831.20/610,419.60 = 196,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,831.20x = 610,419.60 × 196,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,831.20x = 119,862,480,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,862,480,991.68/406,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,624.60

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