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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,626.96, 618,134.76 and 196,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,626.96, 618,134.76 and 196,177.68 is: 293,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,626.96 : 618,134.76 = 196,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,626.96/618,134.76 = 196,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,626.96x = 618,134.76 × 196,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,626.96x = 121,264,243,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,264,243,144.16/412,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,883.47

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