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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,228.56, 618,576.64 and 175,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,228.56, 618,576.64 and 175,546.56 is: 263,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,228.56 : 618,576.64 = 175,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,228.56/618,576.64 = 175,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,228.56x = 618,576.64 × 175,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,228.56x = 108,589,001,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589,001,248.36/412,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,419.40

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