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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,358.64, 617,115.20 and 186,734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,358.64, 617,115.20 and 186,734.84 is: 280,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,358.64 : 617,115.20 = 186,734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,358.64/617,115.20 = 186,734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,358.64x = 617,115.20 × 186,734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,358.64x = 115,236,904,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,236,904,114.32/411,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,137.32

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