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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,566.72, 609,850.08 and 185,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,566.72, 609,850.08 and 185,014.08 is: 277,521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,566.72 : 609,850.08 = 185,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,566.72/609,850.08 = 185,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,566.72x = 609,850.08 × 185,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,566.72x = 112,830,851,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,830,851,489.13/406,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,521.12

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