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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,953.70, 610,430.55 and 185,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,953.70, 610,430.55 and 185,769.70 is: 278,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,953.70 : 610,430.55 = 185,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,953.70/610,430.55 = 185,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,953.70x = 610,430.55 × 185,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,953.70x = 113,399,500,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,399,500,144.34/406,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,654.55

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