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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,228.72, 633,369 and 185,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,228.72, 633,369 and 185,682.80 is: 278,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,228.72 : 633,369 = 185,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,228.72/633,369 = 185,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,228.72x = 633,369 × 185,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,228.72x = 117,605,729,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,605,729,353.20/422,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,535.60

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