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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,229.14, 620,592.84 and 189,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,229.14, 620,592.84 and 189,777.33 is: 284,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,229.14 : 620,592.84 = 189,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,229.14/620,592.84 = 189,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,229.14x = 620,592.84 × 189,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,229.14x = 117,774,452,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,774,452,192.32/414,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,321.99

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