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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,108.44, 634,828.62 and 186,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,108.44, 634,828.62 and 186,285 is: 279,500.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,108.44 : 634,828.62 = 186,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,108.44/634,828.62 = 186,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,108.44x = 634,828.62 × 186,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,108.44x = 118,259,049,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,259,049,476.70/423,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,500.57

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