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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,710.72, 613,059 and 183,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,710.72, 613,059 and 183,912.08 is: 275,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,710.72 : 613,059 = 183,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,710.72/613,059 = 183,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,710.72x = 613,059 × 183,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,710.72x = 112,748,955,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,748,955,852.72/408,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,864.93

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