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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,875.12, 619,282.60 and 185,241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,875.12, 619,282.60 and 185,241.23 is: 277,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,875.12 : 619,282.60 = 185,241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,875.12/619,282.60 = 185,241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,875.12x = 619,282.60 × 185,241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,875.12x = 114,716,670,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,716,670,541.60/412,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,848.35

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