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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,791.88, 617,228.82 and 186,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,791.88, 617,228.82 and 186,814.92 is: 280,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,791.88 : 617,228.82 = 186,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,791.88/617,228.82 = 186,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,791.88x = 617,228.82 × 186,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,791.88x = 115,307,552,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307,552,629.99/411,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,014.15

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