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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,237.65, 621,350.16 and 186,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,237.65, 621,350.16 and 186,372.32 is: 279,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,237.65 : 621,350.16 = 186,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,237.65/621,350.16 = 186,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,237.65x = 621,350.16 × 186,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,237.65x = 115,802,470,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,802,470,851.57/414,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,555.64

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