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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,287.49, 635,028.20 and 183,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,287.49, 635,028.20 and 183,441.66 is: 275,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,287.49 : 635,028.20 = 183,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,287.49/635,028.20 = 183,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,287.49x = 635,028.20 × 183,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,287.49x = 116,490,624,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,490,624,544.15/423,287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,204.51

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