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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,415.70, 609,969.15 and 182,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,415.70, 609,969.15 and 182,121.30 is: 273,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,415.70 : 609,969.15 = 182,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,415.70/609,969.15 = 182,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,415.70x = 609,969.15 × 182,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,415.70x = 111,088,374,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,088,374,557.90/406,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,336.82

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