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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,652.72, 662,464.96 and 185,620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,652.72, 662,464.96 and 185,620.94 is: 278,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,652.72 : 662,464.96 = 185,620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,652.72/662,464.96 = 185,620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,652.72x = 662,464.96 × 185,620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,652.72x = 122,967,368,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,967,368,592.26/441,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,425.48

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