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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,191.60, 615,287.40 and 188,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,191.60, 615,287.40 and 188,575.60 is: 282,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,191.60 : 615,287.40 = 188,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,191.60/615,287.40 = 188,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,191.60x = 615,287.40 × 188,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,191.60x = 116,028,190,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,028,190,627.44/410,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,863.40

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