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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,244.65, 621,360.63 and 186,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,244.65, 621,360.63 and 186,379.32 is: 279,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,244.65 : 621,360.63 = 186,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,244.65/621,360.63 = 186,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,244.65x = 621,360.63 × 186,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,244.65x = 115,808,771,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,808,771,694.17/414,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,566.13

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