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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,989.40, 610,311.30 and 196,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,989.40, 610,311.30 and 196,691.80 is: 294,954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,989.40 : 610,311.30 = 196,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,989.40/610,311.30 = 196,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,989.40x = 610,311.30 × 196,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,989.40x = 120,043,228,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,043,228,157.34/406,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,954.19

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