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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,977.52, 620,769.72 and 189,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,977.52, 620,769.72 and 189,271.28 is: 283,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,977.52 : 620,769.72 = 189,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,977.52/620,769.72 = 189,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,977.52x = 620,769.72 × 189,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,977.52x = 117,493,879,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,493,879,489.64/413,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,817.05

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