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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,862, 597,957.44 and 185,521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,862, 597,957.44 and 185,521.55 is: 278,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,862 : 597,957.44 = 185,521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,862/597,957.44 = 185,521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,862x = 597,957.44 × 185,521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,862x = 110,933,987,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,933,987,185.44/398,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,126.24

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