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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,001.10, 611,580.45 and 183,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,001.10, 611,580.45 and 183,469.10 is: 275,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,001.10 : 611,580.45 = 183,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,001.10/611,580.45 = 183,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,001.10x = 611,580.45 × 183,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,001.10x = 112,206,114,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,206,114,739.10/408,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,014.25

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