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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,475.40, 434,601.90 and 184,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,475.40, 434,601.90 and 184,758.60 is: 277,386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,475.40 : 434,601.90 = 184,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,475.40/434,601.90 = 184,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,475.40x = 434,601.90 × 184,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,475.40x = 80,296,438,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,296,438,601.34/289,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,386.05

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