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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,867.80, 608,801.70 and 184,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,867.80, 608,801.70 and 184,251.80 is: 276,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,867.80 : 608,801.70 = 184,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,867.80/608,801.70 = 184,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,867.80x = 608,801.70 × 184,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,867.80x = 112,172,809,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,172,809,068.06/405,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,377.70

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