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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,998.40, 635,803.20 and 187,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,998.40, 635,803.20 and 187,219.20 is: 280,742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,998.40 : 635,803.20 = 187,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,998.40/635,803.20 = 187,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,998.40x = 635,803.20 × 187,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,998.40x = 119,034,566,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,034,566,461.44/423,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,742.96

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