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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,467.76, 577,869.06 and 185,513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,467.76, 577,869.06 and 185,513.05 is: 278,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,467.76 : 577,869.06 = 185,513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,467.76/577,869.06 = 185,513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,467.76x = 577,869.06 × 185,513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,467.76x = 107,202,248,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202,248,931.89/385,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,109.51

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