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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,975.20, 610,462.80 and 185,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,975.20, 610,462.80 and 185,791.20 is: 278,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,975.20 : 610,462.80 = 185,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,975.20/610,462.80 = 185,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,975.20x = 610,462.80 × 185,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,975.20x = 113,418,616,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,418,616,167.36/406,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,686.80

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