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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,265.58, 609,544.17 and 181,607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,265.58, 609,544.17 and 181,607.22 is: 272,476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,265.58 : 609,544.17 = 181,607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,265.58/609,544.17 = 181,607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,265.58x = 609,544.17 × 181,607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,265.58x = 110,697,622,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,697,622,180.91/406,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,476.00

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