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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,968.60, 610,031.70 and 182,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,968.60, 610,031.70 and 182,436.60 is: 273,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,968.60 : 610,031.70 = 182,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,968.60/610,031.70 = 182,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,968.60x = 610,031.70 × 182,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,968.60x = 111,292,109,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,292,109,240.22/406,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,466.08

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