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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,241.06, 699,361.59 and 185,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,241.06, 699,361.59 and 185,955.14 is: 278,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,241.06 : 699,361.59 = 185,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,241.06/699,361.59 = 185,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,241.06x = 699,361.59 × 185,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,241.06x = 130,049,884,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,049,884,824.81/466,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,932.71

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