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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,257.49, 655,974.41 and 184,538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,257.49, 655,974.41 and 184,538.25 is: 276,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,257.49 : 655,974.41 = 184,538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,257.49/655,974.41 = 184,538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,257.49x = 655,974.41 × 184,538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,257.49x = 121,052,368,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,052,368,743.49/437,257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,844.59

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