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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,858.80, 635,788.20 and 187,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,858.80, 635,788.20 and 187,079.60 is: 280,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,858.80 : 635,788.20 = 187,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,858.80/635,788.20 = 187,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,858.80x = 635,788.20 × 187,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,858.80x = 118,943,002,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,943,002,140.72/423,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,619.40

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