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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,876.08, 613,106.76 and 187,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,876.08, 613,106.76 and 187,070 is: 280,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,876.08 : 613,106.76 = 187,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,876.08/613,106.76 = 187,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,876.08x = 613,106.76 × 187,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,876.08x = 114,693,881,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,693,881,593.20/408,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,510.13

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