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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,997.20, 610,486.20 and 111,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,997.20, 610,486.20 and 111,509.20 is: 167,261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,997.20 : 610,486.20 = 111,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,997.20/610,486.20 = 111,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,997.20x = 610,486.20 × 111,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,997.20x = 68,074,827,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,074,827,773.04/406,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,261.17

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