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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,251.98, 592,878.78 and 185,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,251.98, 592,878.78 and 185,037.54 is: 277,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,251.98 : 592,878.78 = 185,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,251.98/592,878.78 = 185,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,251.98x = 592,878.78 × 185,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,251.98x = 109,704,830,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,704,830,969.40/395,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,556.69

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