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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,030.80, 617,927.16 and 187,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,030.80, 617,927.16 and 187,266 is: 280,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,030.80 : 617,927.16 = 187,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,030.80/617,927.16 = 187,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,030.80x = 617,927.16 × 187,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,030.80x = 115,716,747,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,716,747,544.56/412,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,844.90

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