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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,651.89, 612,971.69 and 183,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,651.89, 612,971.69 and 183,853.60 is: 275,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,651.89 : 612,971.69 = 183,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,651.89/612,971.69 = 183,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,651.89x = 612,971.69 × 183,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,651.89x = 112,697,049,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,697,049,452.89/408,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,777.63

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