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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,575.40, 609,863.10 and 184,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,575.40, 609,863.10 and 184,959.40 is: 277,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,575.40 : 609,863.10 = 184,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,575.40/609,863.10 = 184,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,575.40x = 609,863.10 × 184,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,575.40x = 112,799,913,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,799,913,058.14/406,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,439.10

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