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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,865.62, 656,826.17 and 185,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,865.62, 656,826.17 and 185,099 is: 277,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,865.62 : 656,826.17 = 185,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,865.62/656,826.17 = 185,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,865.62x = 656,826.17 × 185,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,865.62x = 121,577,867,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,577,867,240.83/437,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,660.23

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