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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,519.58, 656,316.42 and 121,976.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,519.58, 656,316.42 and 121,976.79 is: 182,975.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,519.58 : 656,316.42 = 121,976.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,519.58/656,316.42 = 121,976.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,519.58x = 656,316.42 × 121,976.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,519.58x = 80,055,370,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055,370,135.89/437,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,975.51

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