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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,710.30, 656,200.95 and 185,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,710.30, 656,200.95 and 185,184.70 is: 277,622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,710.30 : 656,200.95 = 185,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,710.30/656,200.95 = 185,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,710.30x = 656,200.95 × 185,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,710.30x = 121,518,376,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,518,376,065.47/437,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,622.84

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