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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,455.59, 656,274.92 and 184,736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,455.59, 656,274.92 and 184,736.67 is: 277,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,455.59 : 656,274.92 = 184,736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,455.59/656,274.92 = 184,736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,455.59x = 656,274.92 × 184,736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,455.59x = 121,238,042,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,238,042,401.63/437,455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,143.66

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