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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,410.13, 656,115.19 and 104,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,410.13, 656,115.19 and 104,986.13 is: 157,479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,410.13 : 656,115.19 = 104,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,410.13/656,115.19 = 104,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,410.13x = 656,115.19 × 104,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,410.13x = 68,882,991,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882,991,089.27/437,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,479.19

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