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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,736.56, 609,858.48 and 182,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,736.56, 609,858.48 and 182,055.04 is: 272,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,736.56 : 609,858.48 = 182,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,736.56/609,858.48 = 182,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,736.56x = 609,858.48 × 182,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,736.56x = 111,027,809,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,027,809,970.74/406,736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,972.29

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