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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,129.25, 618,453.56 and 175,471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,129.25, 618,453.56 and 175,471.49 is: 263,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,129.25 : 618,453.56 = 175,471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,129.25/618,453.56 = 175,471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,129.25x = 618,453.56 × 175,471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,129.25x = 108,520,966,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,520,966,791.65/412,129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,317.80

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