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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,215.91, 618,178.07 and 196,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,215.91, 618,178.07 and 196,049.19 is: 294,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,215.91 : 618,178.07 = 196,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,215.91/618,178.07 = 196,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,215.91x = 618,178.07 × 196,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,215.91x = 121,193,305,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,193,305,828.13/412,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,004.44

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