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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,861, 619,395.58 and 117,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,861, 619,395.58 and 117,373 is: 176,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,861 : 619,395.58 = 117,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,861/619,395.58 = 117,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,861x = 619,395.58 × 117,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,861x = 72,700,317,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,700,317,411.34/412,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,089.09

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