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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,727.88, 592,179.30 and 184,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,727.88, 592,179.30 and 184,251 is: 276,417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,727.88 : 592,179.30 = 184,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,727.88/592,179.30 = 184,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,727.88x = 592,179.30 × 184,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,727.88x = 109,109,628,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,109,628,204.30/394,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,417.33

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