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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,306.56, 577,713.66 and 185,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,306.56, 577,713.66 and 185,228.82 is: 277,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,306.56 : 577,713.66 = 185,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,306.56/577,713.66 = 185,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,306.56x = 577,713.66 × 185,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,306.56x = 107,009,219,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,009,219,539.68/385,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,724.88

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