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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,794.92, 631,205.34 and 184,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,794.92, 631,205.34 and 184,015.72 is: 276,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,794.92 : 631,205.34 = 184,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,794.92/631,205.34 = 184,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,794.92x = 631,205.34 × 184,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,794.92x = 116,151,705,107.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,151,705,107.95/420,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,029.25

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