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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,450.59, 656,267.46 and 184,731.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,450.59, 656,267.46 and 184,731.85 is: 277,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,450.59 : 656,267.46 = 184,731.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,450.59/656,267.46 = 184,731.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,450.59x = 656,267.46 × 184,731.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,450.59x = 121,233,501,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,233,501,980.60/437,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,136.45

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