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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,465.61, 656,114.58 and 184,662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,465.61, 656,114.58 and 184,662.99 is: 276,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,465.61 : 656,114.58 = 184,662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,465.61/656,114.58 = 184,662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,465.61x = 656,114.58 × 184,662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,465.61x = 121,160,080,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,160,080,125.39/437,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,959.10

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