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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,591.16, 656,645.03 and 184,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,591.16, 656,645.03 and 184,855.26 is: 277,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,591.16 : 656,645.03 = 184,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,591.16/656,645.03 = 184,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,591.16x = 656,645.03 × 184,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,591.16x = 121,384,289,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,384,289,979.71/437,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,392.01

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