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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,242.06, 699,363.09 and 185,956.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,242.06, 699,363.09 and 185,956.14 is: 278,934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,242.06 : 699,363.09 = 185,956.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,242.06/699,363.09 = 185,956.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,242.06x = 699,363.09 × 185,956.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,242.06x = 130,050,860,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,050,860,674.87/466,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,934.21

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