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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,995.08, 619,557.42 and 176,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,995.08, 619,557.42 and 176,339 is: 264,536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,995.08 : 619,557.42 = 176,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,995.08/619,557.42 = 176,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,995.08x = 619,557.42 × 176,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,995.08x = 109,252,135,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,252,135,885.38/412,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,536.17

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