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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,633.10, 617,186.13 and 186,759.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,633.10, 617,186.13 and 186,759.82 is: 280,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,633.10 : 617,186.13 = 186,759.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,633.10/617,186.13 = 186,759.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,633.10x = 617,186.13 × 186,759.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,633.10x = 115,265,570,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,265,570,545.30/411,633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,020.17

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