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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,851.44, 656,804.84 and 185,098.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,851.44, 656,804.84 and 185,098.65 is: 277,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,851.44 : 656,804.84 = 185,098.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,851.44/656,804.84 = 185,098.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,851.44x = 656,804.84 × 185,098.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,851.44x = 121,573,690,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,573,690,544.66/437,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,659.68

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