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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,711.77, 613,060.56 and 183,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,711.77, 613,060.56 and 183,913.14 is: 275,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,711.77 : 613,060.56 = 183,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,711.77/613,060.56 = 183,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,711.77x = 613,060.56 × 183,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,711.77x = 112,749,892,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,749,892,599.76/408,711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,866.52

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