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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,449.59, 656,265.96 and 184,730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,449.59, 656,265.96 and 184,730.85 is: 277,134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,449.59 : 656,265.96 = 184,730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,449.59/656,265.96 = 184,730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,449.59x = 656,265.96 × 184,730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,449.59x = 121,232,568,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,232,568,616.87/437,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,134.95

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