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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,678.14, 656,587.20 and 184,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,678.14, 656,587.20 and 184,961.08 is: 277,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,678.14 : 656,587.20 = 184,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,678.14/656,587.20 = 184,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,678.14x = 656,587.20 × 184,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,678.14x = 121,443,077,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,443,077,626.18/437,678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,471.20

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