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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,792.06, 656,941.28 and 185,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,792.06, 656,941.28 and 185,056.17 is: 277,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,792.06 : 656,941.28 = 185,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,792.06/656,941.28 = 185,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,792.06x = 656,941.28 × 185,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,792.06x = 121,571,036,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,571,036,266.42/437,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,691.28

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