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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,183.49, 634,627.60 and 186,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,183.49, 634,627.60 and 186,397 is: 279,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,183.49 : 634,627.60 = 186,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,183.49/634,627.60 = 186,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,183.49x = 634,627.60 × 186,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,183.49x = 118,292,680,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,292,680,757.20/423,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,530.47

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