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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,019.70, 615,029.55 and 188,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,019.70, 615,029.55 and 188,835.70 is: 283,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,019.70 : 615,029.55 = 188,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,019.70/615,029.55 = 188,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,019.70x = 615,029.55 × 188,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,019.70x = 116,139,535,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,139,535,594.94/410,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,253.55

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