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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,246.08, 618,708.24 and 175,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,246.08, 618,708.24 and 175,855.68 is: 263,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,246.08 : 618,708.24 = 175,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,246.08/618,708.24 = 175,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,246.08x = 618,708.24 × 175,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,246.08x = 108,803,358,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,803,358,266.80/412,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,928.18

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