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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,860.60, 609,869.70 and 182,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,860.60, 609,869.70 and 182,328.60 is: 273,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,860.60 : 609,869.70 = 182,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,860.60/609,869.70 = 182,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,860.60x = 609,869.70 × 182,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,860.60x = 111,196,688,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,196,688,583.42/406,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,304.15

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