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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,999.70, 610,499.55 and 185,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,999.70, 610,499.55 and 185,815.70 is: 278,723.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,999.70 : 610,499.55 = 185,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,999.70/610,499.55 = 185,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,999.70x = 610,499.55 × 185,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,999.70x = 113,440,401,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,440,401,232.94/406,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,723.55

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