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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,786.63, 616,257.71 and 189,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,786.63, 616,257.71 and 189,170.63 is: 283,791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,786.63 : 616,257.71 = 189,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,786.63/616,257.71 = 189,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,786.63x = 616,257.71 × 189,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,786.63x = 116,577,859,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,577,859,243.06/410,786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,791.76

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