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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,924.20, 610,386.30 and 185,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,924.20, 610,386.30 and 185,740.20 is: 278,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,924.20 : 610,386.30 = 185,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,924.20/610,386.30 = 185,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,924.20x = 610,386.30 × 185,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,924.20x = 113,373,273,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,373,273,439.26/406,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,610.30

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