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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,217.52, 634,991.40 and 186,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,217.52, 634,991.40 and 186,393.68 is: 279,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,217.52 : 634,991.40 = 186,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,217.52/634,991.40 = 186,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,217.52x = 634,991.40 × 186,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,217.52x = 118,358,383,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,358,383,814.35/423,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,663.24

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