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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,242.98, 621,471.39 and 189,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,242.98, 621,471.39 and 189,496.06 is: 284,293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,242.98 : 621,471.39 = 189,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,242.98/621,471.39 = 189,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,242.98x = 621,471.39 × 189,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,242.98x = 117,766,379,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,766,379,807.72/414,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,293.00

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